Foley Sakzi
Foley Sakzi | |
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| 14th President of Zamastan | |
| Assumed office November 17th, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Anya Bishop |
| 82nd Speaker of the Chamber (Zamastan) | |
| In office September 22nd, 2012 – November 17th, 2019 | |
| President | Cassious Castovia, Zacharias Castovia, Anya Bishop |
| Preceded by | Yerran Mann |
| Succeeded by | [[]] |
| Senator, Northern Isle District 20 | |
| In office September 22nd, 2008 – November 17th, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1976 (Age:42) Providence, Zamastan |
| Citizenship | Zamastanian |
| Nationality | Zamastanian |
| Political party | Blue Conservatives |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Zamastan |
| Branch/service | Zamastanian Army |
| Years of service | 1996-2003 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 87th Gold Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Amstelveen |
Foley Sakzi is the 14th and current President of Zamastan, succeeding President Anya Bishop in a Special Election after her removal from the office following a vote of no-confidence. Sakzi shook the political landscape in June of 2019 when he announced his candidacy against President Bishop in the 2020 Election cycle. His candidacy, as well as his position in the Blue Conservative Party, caused a major division in the Conservative realm, as he began openly criticizing Bishop for her policies. Upon her condemnation and subsequent removal from office, he remained on the side lines to the best of his ability as the leading member of Congressional Hall, abstaining from the Congress Chamber's vote and speaking in terms of political unification after her removal in testimonial settings.
His provided domestic views are largely centered around middle and lower class economics, and he has stated that he hopes to provide systems of free enterprising that doesn't infringe on the rights of the everyday citizen, while also maintaining a faithful and open government system. He has advocated for a strong military, sanctions against Xiomera and Kerlile (though he strongly criticized President Bishop's handling of the July-August Trade War), and an increase in trade with nations who don't have strong current connections with Zamastan, as well as Catican nations such as Trive and United New England. He has advocated for gun reform and was one of the leading voices in the August legislation that banned semi-automatic rifles in Zamastan, though he has stated that he believes in the right for citizens to have conceal and carry permits for hand guns.
Before the Presidency, he served as the 82nd Speaker of the Chamber of Zamastan, serving since 2012. He is a prominent member of the Blue Conservative Party, but is known for his willingness to be non-partisan when public interest in a bill is high. He serves this position under his elected role as the Senator of Northern Isle's 20th District. Before his tenure in politics, he was a corporal in the Zamastanian Armed Forces, seeing action during the Second War in Vulkaria. He was shot in the chest by enemy combatants during the Battle of Amstelveen and critically injured, but recovered and rewarded several medals honoring his bravery and sacrifice during the fighting.