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    "id": 1424174,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Maanzo",
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        "legal_name": "Maanzo Daniel Kitonga",
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    "content": "have been in touch with this Committee and made their contributions. He has been briefed and has sought a document from this House, which is what we are debating today. At least he needs a progress report and a report, which they can carry while visiting the USA with the President. They could then make a presentation to the Government of the USA, so that it could also be of help in lobbying for us through the Senate and the Congress. When we got an opportunity, we lobbied with many of them and they are waiting for this amendment, so that they can assist Kenyans. They understood our problem very well. There had been misinformation that all Kenyans had been compensated. It has come from this House and the courts in USA that all Kenyans were not compensated. We are talking of compensation of about Kshs3 trillion. If this amendment is considered during the President's visit to the USA or in the near future, then Kenyans will be compensated. This is not from USA taxpayers' money, but from the people who injured our people. It is sufficient and fair enough that they compensate the victims to give them relief in their lives and a better livelihood. I plead with this House that we debate this Motion and urgently give a report. I believe that some of the Members of this House, who are traveling with the President, will have acquired enough information to assist him in his trip to the USA. I hope the 6,000 Kenyans who have suffered for many years will find rest and happiness after being assisted by this Senate, the Government of Kenya and that of the USA. I thank the American Government and their soldiers for having worked hard to destroy the Al Qaeda networks in the world. They saved many more Kenyans all over the world from being destroyed through terrorism. This does not mean that we do not keep watch. Many other groups could arise. This is unfortunate, but it can happen in any country, such as Kenya. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I Second."
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