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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
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    "content": "Breakfast, I have got very close friends in the American Congress and in the American Senate. I remember recently, Sen. Chris Coons was here in Kenya. The Senate was on recess. I received him on behalf of the Senate one evening. Sen. Chris Coons, the Senator for Delaware is one of the big movers in the American Senate. He inherited the seat of the current President which had been occupied for many years. He has steadfastly held the seat for quite a number of years. He is therefore very instrumental and familiar with Kenya. In fact, he speaks fluent Kiswahili because when he was in university, he came here for an exchange program with the University of Nairobi and stayed here for two years. So, he understands the geography and the difficulties Kenyans go through. At the same time, they have their own friends and caucuses therefore, this law can be passed in the USA and the families of the victims can be compensated. We also have quite a number of people who are still following this matter. In their current condition, they are making telephone calls every day. I know some of them personally. They are following this and have a lot of expectation. From the first time we had a debate in this House, there was a lot of expectation from many Kenyans who suffered here. The role of the Ministry of Foreign affairs, Parliament and Ministries relevant to this matter are very important. I believe with this team which has been set up, we will be able to action this quickly and we could easily find compensation for the victims. Madam Temporary Speaker, I support and look forward to very quick action by this House so that Kenyans who suffered in the 1998 bombing of the American embassy here end up being compensated and restored despite many years of suffering. I thank you."
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