Andrew Martin : I've always tried to make sense of things.  There must be some reason I am as I am.  As you can see, Madame Chairman, I am no longer immortal. President Marjorie Bota : You have arranged to die? Andrew Martin : In a sense I have.  I am growing old, my body is deteriorating, and like all of you, will eventually cease to function.  As a robot, I could have lived forever.  But I tell you all today, I would rather die a man, than live for all eternity a machine. President Marjorie Bota : Why do you want this? Andrew Martin : To be acknowledged for who and what I am, no more, no less.  Not for acclaim, not for approval, but, the simple truth of that recognition.  This has been the elemental drive of my existence, and it must be achieved, if I am to live or die with dignity. President Marjorie Bota : Mister Martin, what you are asking for is extremely complex and controversial.  It will not be an easy decision.  I must ask for your patience while I take the necessary time to make a determination of this extremely delicate matter. Andrew Martin : And I await your decision, Madame Chairman; thank you for your patience.  [ turns to Portia and whispers ] I tried.

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