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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Crystal Asige",
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    "content": "do what I am brought here to do, does not fall on deaf ears. It is not for me and not for disabled fraternity at large. Madam Temporary Speaker, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity. I do hope that for the next few years, however long my stint in politics will last - for sure in leadership in general, which will last for a very long time if it is offered to me - I will continue to fly the flag high for PWDs. Hopefully, with the support of this House, it will start with county assemblies ensuring that we have full representation in all the 47 counties. None should be left behind. There is no excuse in this day and age to say that we cannot find PWDs or we do not know what they can do. There are millions of us. The point that has been made is extremely important that we need to get away from the idea that disability is only one, two or three categories. There are several. That is why in this particular Bill proposal, I included neurodiverse disabilities, which include all the ones I listed as I was moving the Bill and as I make this contribution. Like I said, maybe one day we will have a Governor with autism. Why not have that celebrated? Every one of us is affected by PWDs in one way or the other. We impact life in general, not just on a personal level. We can be innovators as well. We can be strong employees. We can support all types of systems and areas of development in this country if we are included. I want to stop there. Again, I thank every Senator for their contribution. I will continue to work strongly in this field, not just in disability, but also the youth and women. This is because that is the intersectionality that I represent when I stand in this House; none of the three will be left behind if I have anything to say about them. Disability, youth and women is not just the work I do; it is the life that I live. I believe that having experience always help to enrich and impassion things that an individual does. In closing, Madam Temporary Speaker, I do wish under Standing Order No.66(3) to request deferment of putting of the question to a later date. I thank you."
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