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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to address students from various institutions, some from the university leadership and others from other levels of learning. Coming to Senate is not just a beginning of inspiration to the walk in legislation for those who have interest in elective politics, but also the learning of how our institutions work. The Majority Leader has referred to various experiences out there. Ours being a bicameral system where you have the National Assembly and the Senate, it is a system that should inspire because it has inherent checks and balances. I am sure those who come to Senate want to learn about our system. It is also an opportunity to see how Senate engages in legislation and in dealing with questions in a manner that is bipartisan because you have leadership both in the Majority and Minority sides. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think it is good that this culture of students coming to Senate be encouraged because it is the beginning of learning. When you begin to learn and understand how our institutions work, then as a student you also get inspired to study. I only urge those visiting Senate this afternoon to aspire to do their best so that in the future, they can look back and see where it all begun. I thank you."
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