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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Billow",
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        "legal_name": "Billow Adan Kerrow",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I also want to associate myself with this Motion. This gentleman inspired many people in the world when he came into office in 2008. However, whether it is due to domestic problems or not, he has ignored his territory of Africa. In 2009, when he went to Egypt and Ghana, he promised to go for true partnership with Africa particularly in terms of trade and investment. When Mr. Bill Clinton was the President, he looked after countries which were his roots like Ireland. He actually spent time to ensure that that country secured peace. I think President Obama should not have come later in the day. Madam Temporary Speaker, let me say two things. One is with regard to his meeting with the Government. Of course, the days when America used to tell people a lot of things in Africa are gone. Nonetheless, I think it is important that he emphasizes on the issue of security particularly on how to deal with terrorism because the biggest challenge of this country is failing to learn from people who have spent time and energy in dealing with this matter. I particularly want President Obama to advise Kenya – the advice read to the media recently by Johnnie Carson and Mr. Bellamy, the former Ambassador here – on how to deal with communities in those areas. He should advise on how to avoid punishing communities collectively – extra judicial killings, arrests, disappearances and the kind of treatment of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that we see of Haki Africa and others. I think these are issues that they need to explain. They will in the long term only create resentment and more opportunities for terrorism. It is important to address issues of inequalities in terms of development and education in addressing these problems that we have. I expect him to address that. Lastly, Madam Temporary Speaker, this country expects that they will discuss with President Obama trade, infrastructure, health and other serious issues. This is the hub of not only East Africa but Sub-Saharan Africa. I think it is important that they send out a message. Americans have always concentrated on capacity building and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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