{"id":1243976,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1243976/?format=json","text_counter":79,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Crystal Asige","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you. She said that I would do great on the Speaker’s Panel. Actually, her words were, “Senator, I think you will kill it.” So, I applied. Mr. Speaker, Sir, my point is that she extremely encouraged me. She saw past the disability and just saw a woman; somebody who like her, has humor. We connected on wit. Generally, she has been extremely encouraging and supportive in my life here. If I do not say this directly to her family; I am so sorry to her husband, daughter who is in college and son who is still in high school. We are so sorry for your loss. I thank you."}