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    "id": 1156411,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "It is something that saddens me, knowing the number of hours and candle light that we keep burning, so that we can send more money to counties. I encourage county governments, even if some of you have finished your term as this is your second term, as others are seeking reelection, I think putting our people first is more important. When we are out on this recess, I hope that the distinguished Senators will get an opportunity to be able to meet with their constituents and for the first time allow them how they want to be led. One of our biggest problems is that we know it all. We go there and say, I will do this, I will put a road or school here and maybe you do not even have that budget to do it. I think if we look at some of the areas that the Senate has played a key role in one is on the division of revenue, the other one is on the additional funds to be sent to counties and of course in all the other devolved functions. We are all rushing to seek reelection or go for nomination. I know this couple of weeks are going to be very tough for most of us. It is also important to remember that for at least the last four and a half years that you have been in this House, there is something that you have been able to do for your people. You need to be able to demonstrate what exactly you have done and seek the mandate. If God and the people are kind to you, you will be given a second opportunity to be able to continue serving. However, do not put all your effort in reelection. I think most people will think that I am being funny here when I say that. At least focus on trying to see whether you can be able to change a life. Madam Temporary Speaker, I end this by giving a short story of a little boy who sat in a beach. Every time star fishes would come swept by the waves he would pick up a star fish and throw it back into the ocean. Then one person said, “why are you wasting your time? That star fish you keep on throwing into the ocean is still being pushed down by the wave.” That child however said, “at least, I can save one.” Maybe one would come and when the waves are going back, it might be able to be washed far and it can be able to swim. As leaders, we may not be able to solve the problems that we have. Problems of unemployment and bad policies in this country but I think if we commit to listening to our people and to put their affairs first, then, we might be able to make a difference. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those remarks, I beg to second."
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