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    "id": 813347,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to add my voice to this important Bill. I also want to thank my brother, Sen. Olekina, for thinking about others who have given their time and sacrificed all their lives for this nation. When we look at our nation and see the people who have served us faithfully, most of the time you sympathize with them. Sometimes, we talk about those who have served before us, who are now old and keep coming to Parliament to have lunch or tea with other Members, because they have nothing to hold on to. They have nothing much to keep them busy and give them hope. I support this Bill because it will take care of all the beneficiaries and also give them some comfort. My concern goes beyond the individuals; I think of the family members. When people retire, sometimes they become so hopeless and so do their family members. Some retire when they have young children and wives, especially when men marry as many women as they want. The number of people who suffer is huge and we need to think about them. However, proper planning is needed and a budget has to be done. Again, many people who have retired get frustrated when following up their benefits. They keep moving from one place to the other. However, given that the offices we are talking about are quite high, I believe they will not be frustrated. I support this Bill because I do not want the people who have served this nation and given their best, to go out and suffer from diabetes or stress or other chronic illnesses because of not meeting their needs. As Senators and people serving this nation in this House, it is our role to take care of all the others who have served this nation generously. I beg to support."
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