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    "id": 603917,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kabando wa Kabando",
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        "legal_name": "Kabando wa Kabando",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to support this Motion. I celebrate the fact that the Government of Kenya, under President Uhuru Kenyatta, in conjunction with the total leadership of this country, is setting aside our time in order to welcome a global religious leader of special repute. Lessons to be learnt include celebrated humility of the Pope. These are good times when we should insist on the values enshrined in the Constitution, whose preamble is also about the Supreme Being; God. While we support this, it is also important for us to reiterate that, as a nation, we must be consistent and fearless. Jesus Christ abhors violence and He dislikes hatred. Jesus fought corruption even in the church. We celebrated when Obama spoke to us at Kasarani about the need to distribute wealth, safeguard national wealth and protect the poorest in all the corners of the country. For the next two days, let us forget about the political parties we belong to or the position we occupy. It takes more than a baptismal name or an English name to be a good Christian. It takes the heart, spirit and soul of an individual. We should not use the two days to celebrate and then forget and go back to our conflicts. I totally disagree with those who say that on certain frameworks, we must talk about our ethnic groups, gender or special interests such as minority groups. Power belongs to God. The sanctity of life is bestowed by the supreme, indispensable and irreplaceable God that we worship. The Bible, Quran and other holy books of God guide us 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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