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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tobiko",
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    "content": "We cannot stand by while children are brutalized and traumatized in the name of administering punishments. Let parents, guardians and school administrators have compassion while correcting the children under their care whenever they err. We must all uphold respect for the rights of children as provided for in the laws. Anyone messing with children’s lives should answer for their irresponsible and unbecoming conduct. I also call for psychological counselling to help remove the trauma visited upon these victims and many others in the society. As a leader and a mother, I am of the view that the Children’s Department should work with the law enforcers to take appropriate action if and where necessary in order to safeguard children from abuse, neglect and violence. I beseech all leaders all over the country to ensure that the rights of children are safeguarded and protected against such evil deeds. Local leaders and communities including all clergy and leaders of all faiths should also remain vigilant and act swiftly whenever any person subjects children to such acts that amount to sexually molesting or excessive extreme punishment. Children are at their most critical, formative and mind development stage. We must be extremely careful what we allow the minds of our children to pick. Our children must be brought up to be upright, morally responsible and law- abiding citizens. Our generation is responsible for the posterity we are preparing for this country. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity to speak on this matter."
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