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    "id": 423125,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Bunyasi",
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        "legal_name": "John Sakwa Bunyasi",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I would plead with my colleagues on the other side to consult in low tones, so that we can hear each other; we always hear them when they speak. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise to oppose this amendment for the reason that in my understanding, and because of my age now and given that I have travelled around this world, we must allow citizens to express, in their own way, their patriotism. Let us allow patriotism to flow freely. One of the main ways in which people express patriotism is that they know their national anthem, and can sing it; this is done all over.We must allow our citizens to fly flags freely. There are some areas in this country where people will ask you “Are you from Kenya?” The reason why they ask you whether you are from Kenya, when they are within this Republic, is because they see very few symbols of national unity or patriotism. If you are in Garissa, Isiolo or Marsabit - the Leader of Majority Party is not here - people will ask you whether you are from Kenya. We must understand the fundamental reasons why people do not feel they are part of this Republic."
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