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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support this very important Bill. On the outset, the definition given to the institution of marriage, being a voluntary union between a man and a woman is the first strength of this particular Bill. I want to say that because our Constitution is very clear, we are a nation that believes in God. This is in our Constitution. In the books that we believe in, both the Quran and the Bible, particularly the Quran-- Indeed, I can speak about the Quran, which is in agreement with this particular Bill. It says that marriage can only be between a man and woman. This is a very important aspect of this particular Bill. Hon. Deputy Speaker, the institution of marriage, as has been discussed by my colleagues before me, is in a lot of trouble. It is in trouble because there have not been adequate laws that have been put in place to protect it. This Bill today, indeed, recognizes all the faiths that live in this country. I am very proud and I must say that indeed, even though it was in the previous laws, Islamic The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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