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    "content": "secure our borders and ensure there is security in our countries. This country has contributed a lot to the peace of South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia. Recently when there were skirmishes in Ethiopia, almost one million Ethiopians crossed over to Moyale, seeking for essential services. If we do not have a good working relationship or neighbourliness, then we cannot assist each other. The President highlighted this very well. We need to support his Government in ensuring that our borders are secure and that we work with our neighbours, for us to address security issues in our countries. This is because if Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan have issues of insecurity, I do not think we will progress well. This is one area that we need to focus on because I know there is a Committee that looks at international obligations and how to implement them. The Committee is also required to come up with legislation to domesticate the same. We have to look at those issues broadly. We have various committees dealing with the same issues. The East African Community (EAC) is also another area His Excellency the President talked about in his speech. There was a time that we had issues with our brothers from the other side, but I think this has been resolved because we all need each other, especially the EAC. Those issues have been sorted out and we are able to work together as a country and ensure that we are good brothers and sisters who are neighbours and can share whatever we can in terms of business and also development. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the President also mentioned the handshake in his address, which was very timely. I believe that this should not be blown out of proportion. It is taking different dimensions. The President congratulated the former Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Odinga, for accepting to extend the handshake. That was very important because it brought down the tension. I believe that everyone in the country and the Senate – at the moment – was happy and up with joy. Therefore, this should not be blown out of proportion and then drop what we have already achieved. I know we have issues with our brothers in the National Assembly, but the same spirit should reign. However, politics aside, the President reiterated that the unity of this country is paramount. Without unity, we cannot forge forward, develop our country and have peace and good neighbours. Finally, the issue of God-fearing citizens has helped this country and should not be taken for granted. I beg to move and request Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri to second this Motion."
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