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    "speaker_name": "The Nominated Senator",
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    "content": "(Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve): Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I second this Motion, I thank God for an opportunity to be in this House. As a person with disability, it is very difficult to have a voice. So, I thank God for the opportunity of being in this House. I also thank the nominated and elected Senators in this House who represent their various interests groups. I congratulate them. I also thank my party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for giving me an opportunity to represent Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is very difficult for PWDs even to be in a situation where they are in decision and policy making. However, Article 100(a) of our Constitution has allowed me to be here as a woman, and specifically because of Article 100(b) I am also here as someone with a disability. It is an honour that my party nominated me to come here to represent this interest group. For PWDs to be in this House for a first time on an elective position it is very difficult because of societal attitude but once you are nominated it becomes a platform to voice out your issues and see how you can strategize to also come back to the House as an elected Member. This is because of societal attitude towards people with disabilities. So, I thank the party for giving me the opportunity. Mr. Speaker, Sir, when I was affirming and accepting my role as a Senator to represent PWDs. I affirmed that I would voice out issues of disability. Every one of us is a candidate of disability. As long as you are living you cannot count yourself out. So, when we air issues of disability, regardless of your political divide, just know that you are airing out issues that can affect you, your child or anyone who is so significant to you. Issues of disability can befall anyone."
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