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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Were",
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    "content": "I would also like to emphasize that you are not just a Senator for Garissa County. Your demeanor alone, just like that of your father, puts you into the leadership for all Kenyans. I look forward to working with you. As you have been told, we will support you in every way. We were also new in this Senate. We have learnt the ropes and made mistakes along the way. I do not think we are where we were when we came in. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. This microphone can be intimidating knowing that the world is watching you. However, with practice you will make it. I am sure the speakers on the Chair will continue to give you chances so that you practice and become the leader we expect you to be. You are already a fighter for social justice like many of us are. We know that you will step into those shoes and fight for justice in this country. Where you see something is wrong, correct it. Remember that you represent the people especially the downtrodden. That is why we are here. We are not Members of the Executive, but the Legislature elected by the people. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also thank the people of Garissa County for helping us avoid a by-election that would have put us in another bad mood in this country. They went for what I call “guided democracy”. I not only thank Garissa, but the whole of North Eastern that takes this method of putting leaders into place. Welcome, Sen. Haji Abdulkadir Mohamed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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