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    "content": "The answer is yes and we have already demonstrated that by approving benefits for the President. Then it completely defies logic to say that it is okay for the President, but it is not okay for other high ranking State officers. Therefore, I support this Bill. We should be looking at whether it is a quantum of what we should pay. We can quantify that. If we feel that it is a lot of money, we can always adjust it. But it is illogical to say that it is okay for the President and it is not okay for others and then begin to behave as if the President is not a State officer and the others are. In any case, I know for a fact that the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has been consulted. That is a fact. As the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade, I say that the SRC has been consulted and they are in agreement. So, really, to keep referring back to the SRC is not the point here. I, therefore, would like to suggest that we go ahead, pass the Bill and maybe adjust in terms of how much money should be paid to these State officers. The State officers have done a good job for this country. The Prime Minister, the President and the Speaker have done a good job for this country. We were all passing accolades here earlier on. Having said that, you say, therefore, they deserve nothing. That is very illogical in mind!"
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