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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for also giving me an opportunity to make a contribution to this Statement by Sen. Nyamunga. At times, we cannot fail to acknowledge how some of us can pick issues that many of us do not think about. I have known friends who have children suffering from SCD but I had never imagined a Senator would elevate this to the level of it being a disability. It has taken me sitting here and listening to the Statement by Sen. Nyamunga and I think she has convinced me that people suffering from SCD in the society deserve to be considered as PWDs. Leadership is about addressing the concerns of the vulnerable in the society and those who needs to be affirmed so that they can live lifestyle that is comfortable over and above the condition that is afflicting them. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having known families that have people who are suffering with this disease, I have no doubt that, Sen. Nyamunga, has this afternoon took forth a very strong case for this country to consider uplifting these people to the level of people with disability. Of course, Madam Temporary Speaker, anybody who is suffering from a condition that is lifetime--"
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