Brother Verginius, you must be mistaken. A closer examination of the reports provided by the loyal scribes from Cisalpine Gaul will show that they are in fact earning valuable money for our state, as opposed to draining our treasury. This is a common misconception, as we have chosen to make them pay heavily to support Rome's legions, more than they are earning for the state.

Apart from that, I fully agree with Senator Verginius. The death of thousands of Carthaginians are enough, and I am sure that they have learned their lesson.