Even if the security force didn't shoot you down, the Federation would take care of it for them.

The Federation takes a dim view of any discussion about your lost ship.

Well, the Federation has taken more than that from me.

A shot too soon, and the Federation would be taking sides.

The Federation has also taken on special initiatives in addition to its regular government finance research.

Why should the Federation take a cut for that?

Apparently, bad blood still existed between the two races, and the Federation wasn't taking any chances.

An experienced general knew the Federation would never take hostages.

The Federation cannot take any chances of a security leak, for obvious reasons.

"Do you acknowledge that the Federation is taking the lead in this mission?"