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Empire Français (French Empire)
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Regarding the Suez Canal
I address the world stage to announce the opening of the Suez Canal, this magnificent water-way has created a much needed shortcut connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. All countries are invited to apply for use of the canal, all queries and negotiations should be brought up with the French Government. A Suez Canal License Agreement or other form of treaty is needed before access is allowed to the canal. 

Regarding the Argentine/Paraguay conflict.
I believe the Argentine cause to be that of a noble one and encourage other American countries to support them. A tyrant in south America is a thorn in the side of the Western Hemisphere, I wish that you could set an example to our eastern brethren and show that you will not agree with dictators. I urge Brazil in particular to think about helping Argentina with its Military forces.

Regarding the island of Crete.
At the end of the war, France looked to Greece and saw the country was unfit, it saddened my heart to see a once proud nation which the French have admired throughout history, being on its last legs. It reminded me of someone I once knew....
Onto the point, I believe the island belongs to Greece and that to avoid further uprising the Kingdom of Greece should own the island. I would also like to announce that the French Empire will begin negotiations to have a closer bond with the Kingdom of Greece. 

- Emperor Napoleon III of the Second French Empire.