{"id":909213,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/909213/?format=json","text_counter":391,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Olekina","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":407,"legal_name":"Ledama Olekina","slug":"ledama-olekina"},"content":"Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sir Winston Churchill once said that a pessimist sees difficulties in every opportunity while an optimist sees opportunities in every difficulty. This Senate has seen opportunities in what many consider as difficulties and, therefore, I would rate us optimists. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."}