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    "content": "As my colleagues have said, as a country, we should look at what is good for us as much as we have other international obligations and other laws that we have to meet. We do not live in an island, but a global set-up. This means that we have to meet some obligations. We also have to look at what is good for us, as a country, especially for our athletes who continue to bring so much pride to our country. It is also important to note some issues raised by this law. Since we have continued to perform very well as a country for a very long time, we do not want to be seen as if we are afraid of anything. I believe strongly that our athletes have continued to train and perform well from time immemorial. It is important that the law looks at how we train and educate our athletes, coaches and the support staff. They should be aware about doping and how it happens. Some could be doing it without their knowledge, through some of the supplements that they are given for training. It is important that they are educated. After we have passed the law, it is important for the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Arts to ensure that our athletes and everybody who is involved in athletics are educated. We know that our credibility will go down if one, two or three are found to have been involved in doping. Madam Temporary Speaker, with those remarks, I support this Bill and wish our athletes who will be participating in the Olympics the best. We hope that they will continue to participate fairly and bring honour to our country. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker."
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