[He nods, murmuring in agreement to the sentiment. But, he's listening -- and considering -- after that. Anything she can do...]

My first advice is to be ready. We need decisive action, to reach out and discover more, and we need to be ready to move. We know how the Council can deliberate... and in times where we need expediency, we don't want that to stop us from talking to our allies and finding out who these enemies are. We can deliberate far more meaningfully when we have the facts.

If you know any council members who might listen, too... you might wish to speak with them.