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"content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I used to wonder when I saw politicians who had their time in office and had retired living in very difficult situations. I even saw one who was walking bare feet and he was a Member of Parliament for two terms. I used to wonder what happened to him. We know that most of the time, the money that we get is shared out and even at times, to the extent that you actually do not have time for yourself. Therefore, I support this Bill because of the specific reason that people need to live dignified life after leaving offices; such as political ones. Secondly, when you are a leader, you are supposed to be a role model to the society. It is so ironical when young people who are growing up and when they look at the politicians of yester years and find them living in abject poverty, it will discourage the 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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