Robert D. W. Strickland

Robert DeWire Strickland (September 7th, 2572 - ) is the 42nd President of the Free Republic of Lourenne and a member of the Lourenne Democratic Party.

He was born in Ceran, Haboves to Ted and Aurelie Strickland. He has a sister, Samantha, who is a broadcaster and journalist.

He has a doctorate in International Relations from Delaune University, gaining his undergraduate and Masters from Seidel University.

He married his wife, Marié Elizabeth in 2605 and has two children, James and Ellen. James is a professor of Gao-Showan at UCNK and Ellen is a lawyer.

2639 presidential election
The Strickland/Caine ticket recieved a landslide 24,187,730 votes (or 34.01%).

Cabinet
Prime Minister: Alyssa Ashton-McNally (Dem)

Minister for Foreign Affairs: Thomas J. Whitmore (Dem)

Minister for Internal Affairs: Jessica Flynn (SP-NLC)

Minister for Finance: Jacque Potour (OGP)

Minister for Defense: Francois Vallon (OGP)

Minister for Justice: Mary Jones (SP-NLC)

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport: Kathryn Jacobsen (Dem)

Minister for Health and Social Services: Gustav Williams (LPP)

Minister for Education and Culture: Nancy Glavar (SP-NLC)

Minister for Science and Technology: Lynn Tousant (OGP)

Minister for Food and Agriculture: Clarice Peters (LPP)

Minister for Environment and Tourism: Jan Robinson (LPP)

Minister for Trade and Industry: William 'Bill' Olma (SP-NLC)

History
President Strickland attempted to bring social reform during his term in office as well as security for the Lourennian people.

He signed the Naval Co-operation Treaty of Talmoria and Lourenne, securing Lourennian interests and providing a third base for the Protected Zone and it's surrounding waters.

With the help of the Democratic majority and PM, Alyssa Ashton-McNally, he passed acts protected liberties, including the right to burn the Lourennian flag in protest.

2642 presidential election
He recieved the nomination once again, yet didn't take on Vice President Mirabelle Caine as running mate for the re-election. Instead he chose Alvium Senator and former Navy Captain, Shauna Marnaly.