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State of the Nation Address 2017 [full text]

Monday, November 06, 2017
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State of the Nation Address delivered by President Ian Khama on November 6, 2017.

1. Madam Speaker, before beginning, I would kindly request that we observe a moment of silence in remembrance of all those who have departed during the last year.

2. Madam Speaker, Honourable Members, the opening of this Assembly is an annual opportunity for us to reaffirm our collective values and aspirations, as well as interrogate the ongoing performance of our public institutions, as we work to better the lives of Batswana.

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