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    "id": 1003447,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I support the Statement brought on the Floor of this House by Sen. (Dr.) Mbito. The life of every form matter and that includes the life of all animals and plants, each species has a role to play in its own unique way in this universe. They should be given a chance to play their role. There is need for enhanced sustainability of all forms of life. Since time immemorial, human beings have always coexisted with plants. There is need for us to rethink of how our ancestors lived with the animals and plants. When I was young, we never went to hospital for malaria treatment. My grandfather used to recommend a certain tree called Mwarubaini which is medicinal. We would also take roots like Mukombero which have medicinal value. Nowadays, people do not know the value of such plants. We should rethink of ways of sustaining our biodiversity because they have some pharmaceutical benefits and they are also a source of food. People die due to lack of food yet some animals and plants can be used as food. When I was young, we used to eat white ants with ugali . Those insects are a source of proteins and fats. Therefore, we should protect our biodiversity because of the role that it plays. Some fish species are threatened due to overfishing. We have to look for ways of enhancing our biodiversity for us to benefit from the natural food that God gave us. How can we ensure that we are benefitting from the natural foods that God has bequeathed us? Even as we coexist with animals, there is need to protect human beings. We do not want to see them mauled by animals or bitten by snakes. Some snake venom has medicinal value. We need to strike a balance to ensure human beings coexist with wildlife. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support this Statement by Sen. (Dr.) Mbito. As I support it, I urge him to develop it into a Bill. We will support it in this House. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity."
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