Brutus' Address to the Senate Concerning the Body of Caesar

Romans, Senators, illustrious men gathered here today, hear me in this time of upheaval . For most, it is under saddened circumstances that we gather here today. But for whom are you mourning, Senators? Are you mourning Julius Caesar, the wizened general, to whom we owe thanks for a great many victories, the man known for his great clementia, for which many of us are here today? Or are you mourning Julius Caesar, the tyrant, who took the republic, the fate of all of the citizens, our very fates, in his hands; the man who saw it fit to make himself a king? Truly, this should be a day of celebration. For we have been liberated from this tyrant.
Remember Senators, that we are all servants of this ancient republic, which has reigned strong for centuries. It is our duty to protect this republic from tyrants, and men who would wish to change our laws for their own gains. With such facts in mind, Senators, you cannot deny that the death of Caesar was not an act of murder, but an act of liberation, an act of duty. First, with great pain I considered engaging in such an act, but my love for Caesar was rightly overshadowed by my love for this republic, and the act was done; and senators, the love for this republic should rule over your love for Caesar as well. We needed to follow in the steps of my ancestors, Lucius Junius Brutus and Gaius Servilius Ahala, who both removed tyrants from their usurpation of power, and we justly did. I say that any many who would wish to honor a tyrant should reexamine their love for this republic. We must stick to the old ways if our republic is to continue to flourish and regain strength.
And so, the body of Caesar deserves nothing less than to be thrown in the Tiber. For this is as the law states, for he is unworthy of a public funeral, or any mass honor, for sic semper tyrannis.
Remember your oaths, Senators, to this republic, and remember your love as well, for we are greater without him. Long live the Republic!