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    "id": 134442,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "August 13, 2009 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 2608 Ms. Odhiambo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to support this Vote. In supporting, I would like to indicate that, if we actually looked at global trends, especially with the global recession, we must, as a country, start thinking outside the box. We must be able to expand our horizon. If you look at the challenge that is before us in relation to the sectors that we have traditionally relied on such as agriculture and even tourism, the outlook is not good. Therefore, I wish to encourage the Ministry to take a leading role in pushing an expansion agenda for the country in relation to trade. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we must not only think of the areas that we have traditionally traded in, but we must look for new areas. We must find our niche and excel in it. Looking at the example of Uganda which has been shown as our leading partner--- But the fact that Uganda is our partner is actually a showcase for expanding our partners. With the example that has been given of Migingo, Uganda was and still remains the aggressor in relation to Migingo. If, indeed, it is our leading partner in trade then, as a country, we may need to look at the possibility of trading with Guadalajara in Mexico, for instance, if we have not started doing that. That is because if they continue with the same sort of aggression, then actually we are putting the country at jeopardy. If you actually look at some of the problems or challenges that we are facing in relation to Migingo, it is not actually about the rock. It is actually about the fish products. Perhaps, this is the time for us to stop looking at getting the fish directly from the lake, but going into fish farming, for instance. That is, basically, a showcase for the country to think outside the box. With those few remarks, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to support."
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