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    "id": 1063042,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Halake",
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        "legal_name": "Abshiro Soka Halake",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me to join you and the rest of my colleagues in welcoming my brother, Sen. Abdulkadir Haji to the Senate. I also congratulate him on his unopposed election to the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. As I stand here, I am proud, but also a bit emotional from the fact that our father sat exactly where Sen. Abdulkadir Haji is sitting. Today, you sit on his seat unopposed. As Sen. Orengo has said, your election is not just for Garissa County, but for the entire country. As we know our father Sen. Yussuf Haji, gave you great values. The leadership of the Republic of Kenya is challenging, but with your solid values, conviction and commitment to service as we saw at the Westgate Shopping Mall during the attack, I am sure you will fly and take the people of Garissa County and this country to the next level. I am proud to be serving with you. As I came to this Senate, I asked God for a good challenge, but also good people to work with. I have no doubt in mind that you are one of the best and finest people to work with. I look forward to working with you and I am proud of the person you are. When the Westgate Shopping Mall attack happened, I was working for the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). I was not inside, but I was outside in the medical tent. I did not watch you on television; I watched you live as you rescued a young girl and walked out with her. You went back in and I kept holding my breath wondering whether you would come back out. They say a great person and the best value to have is courage and you have it. Please be courageous even in this House. There are many times that your courage will be called to bear. There are many times that despite many challenges, your convictions will have to bear. I know you have what it takes. I know this Senate is a better place for your being here, and I know this country will be well-served by you."
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