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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Seneta",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mary Yiane Senata",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for giving me a chance to contribute to this very important amendment Bill. From the outset, I want to congratulate Sen. Olekina for thinking about the people who have given service to us, as a country. When talking about people who have served this country, either as Presidents or state officers, we should think about individuals. We should think about the fact that, at one time, you might be the one being talked about. When discussing the retirement benefits for the former President, Vice Presidents and State officers, we should think about the people who have served in this country. These are people who have given a lot of their time, commitment, energy and family resources to serve this country. When you are President, Deputy President or state officer you give all that you can to the country. Therefore, there is need for this House and the country to appreciate you when you are out of service. Also, there is need to ensure that there are policies and laws that are friendly even after someone leaves office. It saddens me when I come across people who served our country, like the former councilors, mayors, Senators and Member of Parliaments and are not in good health and their children are struggling. It is very sad that their children are suffering, yet they served this country and people well. Therefore, this Bill seeks to promote or preserve the dignity of the people who have given all they could to the country. It is a very good Bill, just like we shall talk about--- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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