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    "id": 68494,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. In support of this very important Motion, let me indicate that this Motion is very timely as it is. It has generated a lot of questions in the minds of Kenyans. I would like to thank the Mover of this Motion, hon. Ruteere, for listening to the cries of Kenyans. Let me also remember the major role that has been played by the US, as a super power, in the United Nations, together with other major players, namely, Russia, China, Britain and France. As a super power, the US should not forget the technical co-operation that has been extended to this country in the past, and also the bilateral trade credit that has been extended to our country. We should also remember the role that was played by the late John F. Kennedy in creating educational opportunities for our students when he was consulted by the late Tom Mboya. Of a major concern is that the US, as a super power, has no mandate to supervise sovereign independent nations anywhere in the world. We recall - and it is vivid in our minds - the kind of suffering and anguish that has been caused to this country by the colonial powers, mainly the British. When they came to Kenya, they took the most fertile land. They also detained our people during the struggle for Independence. They were able to put in about 2.5 million people. They killed our people and raped our women. You will also remember how the Mau Mau freedom fighters really engaged that colonial master. Up to now, the Mau Mau freedom fighters have not been compensated. Concerning the role of the American Ambassador in this country, we recognize and remember the Wikileaks reports that were generated from his office. It is clear in our minds that the American Ambassador has gone beyond the demarcated boundaries of diplomatic service and etiquette. He has really tarnished the image of this country. He has held political rallies in this country. We fear that the American Ambassador Michael Ranneberger is likely to go to our primary schools or even to one of our churches and become a choir member. That will interfere with the spiritual growth of our people in this country. Therefore, it is important that any foreign diplomatic envoy, who does not recognize the important functions that are being conducted by the current leadership of this country, is not welcome and should pack up and go. It is in our minds that the political leadership in this country - His Excellency the President Mwai Kibaki and the Prime Minister Raila Odinga - are giving this country real healing and reconciliation. Any foreign diplomat who is going to interfere with the peace and tranquility in this country will not be tolerated by Kenyans. It is, therefore, from this background that we"
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