DEEP SPACE: "Emissary" REV. FINAL 08/14/92 - ACT TWO        25.

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					SISKO
			Yessir... I understand they've spent 
			the last half century robbing the 
			planet of every valuable resource...  
			before abandoning it...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			They've left the Bajorans without 
			any way to be self-sustaining...  
			the relief efforts we've been 
			coordinating are barely adequate.

	He stands, deliberately putting distance between him and 
	Sisko, looks out the window at the planet in the distance...

					PICARD
			I've come to know the Bajora.
			I'm one of the strongest 
			proponents for their entry into 
			the Federation.

					SISKO
			Is it going to happen?

					PICARD
			Not easily.  The ruling parties 
			are at each others throats...
			factions that were united against 
			the Cardassians have resumed old 
			conflicts...

					SISKO
				(with an attitude)
			Sounds like they're not ready.

	Picard turns and looks at him sharply.

					PICARD
			Your job is to do everything short 
			of violating the Prime Directive to 
			make sure they are.

	Sisko defensively acknowledges.  Picard moves closer.

					PICARD
			Starfleet has made me aware of your 
			objections to this assignment, 
			Commander.  I would think that after 
			three years at the Utopia Planitia 
			yards, you'd be ready for a change.