Padmé Amidala quotes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Anakin Skywalker

I have to report to the Jedi council.

Right now?

Anakin Skywalker

Actually, about seven clicks ago. If I keep delaying, Obi-Wan will send a clone squad to find me. I've been ducking his signals all night.

[Sighs] I understand.

Anakin Skywalker

I can sense that you're angry.

Don't think that you can read my mind.

Anakin Skywalker

Padmé, you shouldn't take this personally. Duty comes first, especially in wartime.

Padmé Amidala

Someone has to find out the truth.

Anakin Skywalker

Someone does. Just not you.

Why not me?

Anakin Skywalker

Because it's going to be dangerous. Whoever takes this mission will be putting their life at risk.

I've been in many tough situations before. It never seemed to bother you. I've never stopped you from facing danger. You're constantly getting shot at.

Anakin Skywalker

I've been trained for that. It's very different from spying on a traitor.

You mean I can't handle the mission.

Anakin Skywalker

I mean, I'm not going to let you do it.

You're not going to let me? It's not your decision to make. It's mine.

Anakin Skywalker

Lucky for us, you've already decided to refuse.

Actually, I just changed my mind. You've convinced me that it's vital to learn what Clovis is doing. I accept the mission to spy on him.

Anakin Skywalker

Even though I'm telling you not to?

Don't take it personally, Anakin. Duty comes first, especially in wartime.

Padmé Amidala

I'm sorry.

Anakin Skywalker

For what? We got away, and we have the hologram. The Jedi will use that information to destroy Count Dooku's foundry. Your mission was a success.

Padmé Amidala

But I made you doubt me.

Anakin Skywalker

Never.

Padmé Amidala

After all that, we lost.

Chancellor Palpatine

I know this decision was most unexpected. I myself don't support it, but democracy must stand.

Padmé Amidala

Of course. You are right, Chancellor.

Chancellor Palpatine

Hmm. Actually, given recent events, perhaps it is for the best. For how can we justify fortifying our security here in the Senate if we don't also provide reinforcements on the front lines? You see, the victory of the clone army, for now, is the only thing that can lead us to peace.

Anakin Skywalker

I've got an idea, but it's risky.

Considering the circumstances, I'll take the risk.

Anakin Skywalker

[to Ahsoka] I said the situation gives you cause to investigate, not us. I need to go back to the Jedi Temple and make sure the Council doesn't find out about your little expedition.

Padmé Amidala

Should you really proceed without the Council's approval?

Anakin Skywalker

We do it all the time, don't we, Snips?

Ahsoka Tano

[grins] Yep.

Padmé Amidala

Well, be careful, Ahsoka. [to Anakin] I still can't believe they let you teach.

Padmé Amidala

I must say, when I came to visit, I hadn't pictured us in such an informal setting.

Duchess Satine

Yes, well, from what master Kenobi tells me, during your tenure as queen, you became quite familiar with such excursions.

Padmé Amidala

One can only survive the rigors of courtly formalities for so long.

Duchess Satine

We are of the same mind.

Ahsoka Tano

I can't just stay behind knowing about the threat to your life. Allow me to come with you, please?

Padmé Amidala

Well, I...suppose it couldn't hurt. Besides, I enjoy your company. Of course you can join me. As...extra security.

Ahsoka Tano

Thanky you, Padmé.

3PO, is there a problem?

C-3PO

I'm sorry, my lady, but it appears the dessert is missing, it's Jugan fruit.

Anakin Skywalker

So go get one.

C-3PO

I could not possibly leave now.

3PO...

Anakin Skywalker

Fine. Send R2 then.

C-3PO

I'm afraid that may not be the most appropriate idea. It was R2-D2 who put us in this predicament, quite inadvertently, I'm sure. [R2-D2 whirs]

[Padmé looks up at Anakin with pleading eyes] Please handle this. [Padmé walks away]

Anakin Skywalker

[Sighs] Okay, 3PO, look, I'm sending you on a mission.

C-3PO

A mission? Oh, my.

Anakin Skywalker

Yes. And R2 is going along with you.

C-3PO

Oh, my.

Anakin Skywalker

This should be more than enough credit-- if you don't get swindled.

C-3PO

Swindled? Me? [R2-D2 beeps]

Anakin Skywalker

Yes, you. Go there, come back, don't get lost and don't get distracted.

C-3PO

Of course, Master Anakin. Come along, R2. [R2-D2 beeps and follows C-3PO]

Anakin Skywalker

You're gonna have to do better than that, 3PO, because if Padmé's dinner is a disaster then you're the not only one she's gonna be mad at.

Oh, Anakin, stop worrying. The cake is right here. You should really lighten up on these two. [R2-D2 beeps] 3PO, you've done a magnificent job.

C-3PO

Oh, my, a magnificent job! A magnificent job. A magnificent job. A magnificent job. A magnificent job.

Anakin Skywalker

Well, we're gonna hear about this one for awhile, buddy. [R2-D2 beeps]

C-3PO

A magnificent job. A magnificent job. A magnificent...

Ahsoka Tano

Master Skywalker said you should teach me about politics.

Padmé Amidala

Right.

Ahsoka Tano

You know, you two have more in common than you think. It's no wonder you get along so well.

Padmé Amidala

Huh. Of course.

Padmé Amidala

You just gave me an idea. You're a Jedi, which gives you special clearance.

Ahsoka Tano

Right.

Padmé Amidala

And Jedi are allowed to travel to neutral worlds like Mandalore, where we could then board a cargo ship to a Separatist system.

Ahsoka Tano

Are you suggesting I use my status as a Jedi to smuggle you behind enemy lines?

Padmé Amidala

It's just that you could get us through to meet her, and I haven't seen her or her family in so long.

Ahsoka Tano

Relax, I'll help you.

Padmé Amidala

I am certain if you could convince your representatives to extend an olive branch of peace towards the Republic, there might be enough sympathy in the senate to finally open negotiations.

I admire your spirit, Padmé. I can at least put the motion on the floor.

Padmé Amidala

Thank you, Mina. That's all I ask.

To peace, then.

Padmé Amidala

To hope.

Ahsoka Tano

Truthfully, I don't understand any of it. I know the Separatists are evil, but all anyone argued about was banking deregulation, interest rates and, well, almost nothing about why we're fighting in the first place.

Anakin Skywalker

War's complicated, Ahsoka. But let me simplify it. The Separatists believe the Republic is corrupt, but they're wrong, and we have to restore order.

Maybe talking to the Jedi Council isn't the role for you after all. Thanks for your help. Come on, Ahsoka.

Anakin Skywalker

Hey!

You told me to teach her about politics, so I'm going to.

I'm returning your Padawan.

Anakin Skywalker

I'm sorry your talks with Bonteri failed.

Ahsoka Tano

How did you know?

Anakin Skywalker

We have eyes and ears everywhere, Ahsoka. That was dangerous and careless going to Raxus, not to mention illegal. You went too far this time.

Ahsoka Tano

You would do the same. You do the same all the time.

Anakin Skywalker

This was too much.

Ahsoka Tano

Maybe so. But I did realize something. The politics of this war are not as black and white as I once thought they were.