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"content": "Finally, I thank the Committee for its recommendation to compensate the victims. I also thank Sen. Kavindu and the Ad hoc Committee for their work. I had an issue and requested to come to your Committee because we need more resources to create more select committees. You can see the work of select committees. The resources should be sufficient. The Joint Services in Parliament have more resources than the Senate yet, during a blackout, we could not purchase fuel for the generator to have the session. Ironically, the Joint Services of Parliament has more resources than the Senate. In conclusion, this House must be respected. Whenever we are in session, it looks like there is a go-slow from the support services, not from the staff of the Senate, but other services. When you go, there is no food. I can tell you, half of your Members did not eat today because we were told there were many visitors and so Senators had to forego their food. The other day, we had a blackout. We were told that the Joint Services had disappeared with a key for the generator and fuel. Likewise, when you go to the washrooms, there are no tissue papers, but when the National Assembly is in session, all these things are available. I want to challenge that we must be respected as a Senate. This report has put the Senate on the moral pedestal of respect in this Republic. We are proud, despite the sabotage and the challenges we face as a House, including insufficient funds to committees and even with the non-provision of support, we continue to soar higher. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when Bob Marley was from Jamaica. Rastafarians, like some of us, would say, ‘more fire’ to him. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 36. When asked if he sold so much to acquire riches in concerts and music that he sang, he asked, “What do you mean by wealth and riches?” He was told in terms of position. He said, the riches there is to have life forever and one love in this world.” Our prayer is in the song of Bob Marley, that we should have one love; whether you are Chinese, African, or American. If we have one love we shall eradicate disasters and the challenge of terrorism in this world. We have one love for all humanity and in the words of Bob Marley, that should always encourage us. I would have sung, but I did not eat well today, but in future, I will sing. I support and congratulate the committee."
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