Upon being asked about the situation in Izaakia at a Presidential Office press conference today, President Lindon's press secretary Allison Maccraig read the following statement on behalf of President Lindon: "While the President holds the highest regard for democracy around the world, he supports Empress Astrid's decision to dissolve parliament, which was well within her rights as Empress and was necessary action to stop illegal imperialism and corporate colonization by parliament. The President will work with Empress Astrid and Izaakia to find a democratic and peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis."