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    "id": 397679,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. A.B. Duale",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Hon. Deputy Speaker, I want to thank my colleagues for passing the Finance Bill. We have finished the amendments within the stipulated period – our deadline was 27th September, 2013. Under the Bill of Rights as much as the citizenry has a right to get service from the Government, the citizenry has an obligation to play its role in taxation in order to raise revenue. Speaking as a Member of the coalition that is in Government, I know that we have a blueprint. We want to bring investors. We will take care of those who will be affected by the Capital Gains Tax. We will care for the poor. We will raise more money so that we create safety nets for the poor in terms of health, water, sanitation and education. Taxation, globally, is supposed to be equity. The rich, investors and the middle class are supposed to cushion the poor. As much as we want to raise taxes, we need to create a balance so that all sectors of our society are committed."
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