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    "id": 960428,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to add my voice to this important Motion. From the outset, I support it, because of what our disciplined forces and their families go through. They are exposed to a lot of dangers and risks. Their lifestyle also exposes them to a lot of stress, and that is why I support this Motion so that we can help them and transform their lives. Many have suffered and lost their lives in the past, but we, as a nation, have not taken care of their families. In fact, many children have lost the opportunity to join good schools. Families are suffering and the women who were left behind are depressed. Some of them have even developed chronic illnesses because of the problems that they go through. Members of the disciplined forces go through rigid rules, which expose them to a lot of frustrations. Therefore, it is my prayer that, one day, this nation will behave and take care of their families. Madam Temporary Speaker, we have lost many heroes, but we have not given their families the attention they deserve. Sometimes mothers whose sons or daughters lose their lives as they protect their nations suffer a lot of stress because of that loss of their loved ones. Unfortunately, the Government does not have good plans for them. The issue of counseling has been stressed by hon. Members. I know that they have Chaplains in camps. However, due to the risk that they are exposed to and the challenges that they go through, they should have a counseling centre that goes beyond the individual. It is also important for the families to go through counseling sessions so that women can be fully prepared, and stand firm to support their families just in case 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."
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