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    "id": 1063036,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Orengo",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aggrey James Orengo",
        "slug": "james-orengo"
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am extremely humbled by the fact that I was nominated by the Senator-Elect and his family to introduce him to you and the Senate. Many Members here do not know but probably Sen. Fatuma Dullo knows that my relationship with the father of Sen. Haji Mohamed was deep and was for a long period of time. There were many times I was in a difficult position and I would run to him for consultations and advice. That went on for many years even before he came to Parliament when he was still in the provincial administration. Therefore, I want to use the platform of this Chamber to again express my condolences to the family for the loss of Sen. Haji senior whom we condoled in a historic manner by having a special Motion moved and passed by the Senate. I hope I will continue to have those relationships with the family, particularly with the new Senator. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in many countries, heroes get elected in recognition of what they have done for their nation and country. This is one occasion when we can say this election was not a Garissa County affair, but one that was appreciated by the entire country. No political party in this Republic offered a candidate against Sen. Abdulkadir Haji. This is a recognition that when we follow our better instincts, we can do great things in recognition of a young man who is now one of us. At a very critical time when this nation was the victim of a terrorist attack, he went beyond the call of duty to save the lives of Kenyans on that tragic day. This is not something that happens only in this country. In the United States of America (USA), war heroes like Eisenhower rose to very high ranking and the most senior position in Government. There are astronauts who have been elected to the Senate of the USA. I must also say here that there have been Senators and Members of the National Assembly who have been elected because of their good deeds. I hope it is of significance"
}