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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Gikaria",
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    "content": "people who knew exactly what was going on. It was obvious that he would get such high marks. The fourth reason that was given was professionalism; that is all these nominees are from the education profession. Education has always gone down because we also need good managers who can take the level of education a notch higher. I know of a few young teachers within my constituency. They thought that being employed by the TSC was not the right thing. They eventually started their own schools. If you look at the schools which were started by these young guys, you will realize that they are now competing with prominent schools, including one which is owned by the Asian Community. It has been said that age is not a factor. However, when we passed our Constitution we wanted to involve everybody, especially the youth who would chart the future of education in this country. It speaks volumes that there is not a single young person in this Commission. It means the people who handed over the list to the President were those who practise impunity of the highest order. This House should reject these names. With regard to regional balancing, there was no inclusion of people with disabilities, yet they participated and even scored high marks as has been adduced by the Chairlady. We need to comply with the Constitution by nominating people with disability. We should not take education lightly. We ought to be serious about matters of education. I want to support the Committee. This is not a Jubilee issue. If it was, I know the leaders on the Jubilee side would have marshaled forces for us to be able--- I want to believe that the leadership of Jubilee has realized that this is not the right direction to take today. I support the Committee and I give them a thumbs up for doing a good job. At least for once we can go on record that we are a serious House, and that at times we can go beyond political affiliations and tribe. I support."
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