The National Coordinator of the People's Congress or P.C. and Are Ono Kakanfo of Yoruba Land, Ghani Adams has warned the further government against the high spate of insecurity and during drain economy in the country. Ghani Adams made this known during the grand finale of 2022 Oshun Shubo Festival held in Oshun Grove, Oshun Boatstead Capital. Correspondent Oshun Oshubo Festival is the biggest ono religious festival, which serve as a strong unifying factor among Yoruba and Oshubo Indigents. This year's festival commenced in the early hours of Friday at the Palace of the Atau Jawa for Shubo Obajimo Olaunipeku, with traditional rites among worshippers and devotees. A sacrificial kalabash was then conveyed from the palace to the sacred grove by a vulture made known as Aruba Oshun, who is recognized to be a virgin. At the grove side, worshippers and devotees fetch water, using the opportunity to make requests according to their own belief. And as addressed, Ghani Adams said that the ono fiesta ranks among the most celebrated festivals in the southwest. He used the opportunity to call traditional rulers in the region to promote the various festivals in their respective communities. This situation is worsened by the rising insecurity across the country, with a terrorist group like Boko Haram, Israel, ISIS, killing and destroying the foundation of this country. Disclining an inconsistency in the federal government, Kuaqa, in another major pastures that affected the Nengira economy. It is obvious that President Muhammad Wali too has moved to have a full grasp of the anonymity and complexity of the social economic challenge between the Nengirians. The way forward is the governor of the south-west to support OPC. It's not easy for OPC to just go to the bush and feed the bandit or the kidnapping out without the consent of the governors of the state or the obas. It's not easy for us. We are ready to support the entire southwest zone in terms of security. But what is happening now is that we need the support of the governors of south-west and the entire obas of East Community. That's all. Honest part, the state governor, Oye Tola, who was represented by the secretary to the state government, Oye Bamiji, noted that the state government is mindful of the economic importance of the festival. Foreigners at the event also spoke on significance of the festival. This festival actually I came to celebrate love, prosperity, multiplication, everything what I want in my life. I really want to like to come here every year because this festival is really amazing and it's good to see a lot of people how to celebrate life, love, everything. They are tired of Oshubo Obajima Olaonipeku, traditional chiefs, representatives of political leaders, among others, graze the occasion.


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Hey, this is Brett and this 2021 Ram 2500 Megacab Short Box Limited Level 1 Night Edition is stock number 14286Z. I am here at Summit Automotive in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, you're new and used heavy-duty truck and Ram headquarters this 2021 Ram 2500 comes with the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine it's paired up with a 6-speed 68 RFE automatic transmission this truck has been fully safety and inspected by our service shop per the state of Wisconsin inspection process it has a fresh oil and filter change all the fluids have been checked and topped off and this truck is 100% ready to go might be the best looking truck on our lot right now and I'm gonna go all the way around in this video inside underneath started up take a look under the hood and just give you the most accurate representation that I can of the vehicle and I go over all the options as well because this thing is fully loaded to granite crystal metallics the color I shoot all my videos in 4k if you like the video you can subscribe to the YouTube channel click the bell notifications get updates on the videos I do each and every day as well as having access to one of the largest catalogs of vehicle and heavy-duty truck walk-arounds on YouTube and staying current on our inventory here at Summit Auto because it changes daily this one comes with the 20 inch gloss black painted alloy wheels part of that night edition and it has open-country Toyo AT tires these are LT 295 65 R20s I would say that they have probably about 70% of the tread left maybe even a little bit more frame and underbody is exceptionally clean this is a one-owner clean title history clean car facts out of Michigan and it does have the Bilstein shocks part of the 4x4 off-road package front fenders absolutely perfect you get the LED style headlamps LED running lights and LED fog lamps I'm going to turn all those on at the end of the video so you can see just how bright they are you get the painted front and rear bumpers part of that night edition as well as the gloss black grille this one does have 360 cam on it too the hood is absolutely perfect no dense dings scuff scrapes rock chips on there looks really good and you get the cab lights up top passenger side front fender absolutely perfect as well does have the nice mud flaps which keeps your lower rockers all looking good and this passenger side front wheel no scuffs or scrapes on there granite crystal one of my favorite colors on the Rams got a lot of metal flake to it if you get up close it's actually got some purples and some greens and just a lot of really cool colors in that granite crystal as you go down this side of this 2000 and 21 ram 2500 just take note of how clean that body is how reflective and mirror like that paint is I take these HD videos so if you're far away or even if you're close by just cannot make the trip down but you're still interested in purchasing the vehicle you can see the truck hear the truck and have confidence in the vehicle that you're looking at before you even get here so when you do get here there's absolutely no surprises and you can make a smart and informed buying decision from wherever you're at or just make the decision to come take a look at the truck if this video helps you do either of those things like your salesman know that you saw the video that it was helpful and that Brett sent you and then I can keep doing these videos for our great customers all over the United States each and every day back wheels absolutely perfect as well and the back tires have just as much tread as the front tires maybe even a hair bit more frame and underbody back here is an excellent shape one thing known on the 2500 you get the coil springs and back which gives you a much smoother ride when you're unloaded and when you're loaded does have the all the remaining factory exhaust so it hasn't been altered in any way under bodies very clean does have the power step bars lower rockers and cab corners all look great and I was like showing the step bars so that you know that they're working coming around the passenger side box here you get the fender flares with the limited package they also get the RAM box on this truck which is pretty sweet you get a storage area it actually has a plug down there where you can put ice and drinks in there it's like you have two portable coolers wherever you go we're just extra storage space if you're not in Wisconsin LED tail lamps coming around at the back here rear bumpers in great shape no denser dings on there it does have the back of parking sensors of course it has the full towing package with the receiver hitch 4 pin and 7 pin wiring and the tailgate is in fantastic condition as well note that you get the blacked out 4x4 RAM and limited logos there part of that night edition once again spray and bed liner LED bed lights back here you can turn those off and on with the button right there and then you get a nice fold-up tonneau cover on this truck it also has the bed extender which is way back there and cargo management system so if you see these slots here you can put that in different spots if you want to partition off your stuff in the bed so that's pretty sweet spraying bed liner goes on to the tailgate as well and that shuts nice and solidly does have the LED tail lamps and going down the driver's side box just as clean as that passenger side no dents no dings no major scuffs or scrapes back here and this back wheel for full disclosure is absolutely perfect as well down the driver's side cabin doors all look fantastic this one does have the heated fold-up tow mirrors they have blind spot wiring built-in directional signals 360 cam and the LED side lights they fold up like so and in like that i'm pretty sure they're powerful in as well take a quick look at the back seats you can see the driver's side power step bar works nicely as well back seats are in fantastic condition they don't even look like they've ever been sat in you get the power sliding rear window with the built-in rear to frost latch child safety system factory all-weather formats back here these back seats are heated on the outboard sides and then 115 volt 400 watt plug-in two usb's and two usb c's you get that cool stitching on the back of the front seats these seats go down two different ways so the first way is the whole backrest goes down you get a nice flat floor back here you can put both sides down if you got pets they have a nice flat place to lay or even if you wanted to take a nap back here definitely enough room and then there's a storage bins back here too looks like it has a receiver hitch reducer and some extra wiring stuff for towing and the other way that these seats go down is just the backrest goes down you get a little bit higher load floor and you also get a confined storage area back there note the gray piping on the seats as well child safety locks on the back doors you also get that Harman Kardon speaker cover which looks really good and the inside and bottoms of the doors all look fantastic show you the vinn sticker here no canadian trucks here there's the tire and loading information sticker inside the limited level one package gives you the black fully leather bucket seats no rips no tears on these seats they're in fantastic condition and once again you get that gray piping on the edges there both these seats are heated cooled power driver side lumbar factory all other floor mats in the front auto headlamps power pedals power windows locks and mirrors get the kind of Gore-Tex finish on the door there the wood grain trim memory driver seat these mirrors do power fold in i was like showing both sides so you know that both sides are working properly and then you get power blind spot mirrors so you press that button which mirror you want to control and you can see the outside mirror is controllable right there which is really great for the passenger side to be able to adjust that from the driver seat which is very convenient inside you can see this one has 26,631 miles you do get these seven-inch lcd display with the digital speedometer with the limited instrument cluster there very nice and clean love all the blue accents on there and you can change all these corners to read pretty much whatever you want whether it's miles per gallon miles to empty obviously you have your horsepower your turbo psi on there as well like i said you can change those to read whatever you want comes with the heated leather wrapped wood grain trimmed steering wheel cruise controls adaptive cruise controls on the right gear selector on the right information and bluetooth controls on the left audio controls on the back of the steering wheel once again leather wood grain everything is legit in this truck it also comes with the uconnect 4c 12 inch radio this has mfm and serious xm radio capabilities on it as well as usb and augs controls you get your heated and cooled seat buttons as well as your heated steering wheel controls there then you get all your cameras so i'll show you all those here you get your surround view camera your backup cam your wide view of the backup cam the wide view of the front cam the narrow view of the front cam and then you get your cargo cam you also get your normal backup cam with the receiver hitch line up there and you can zoom in to get hooked up to your boat camper trailer the first time and then my favorite camera on all of the cameras i wish my truck had this set up here you can see down the side of the back of the vehicle so if you were backing up a boat or camper or trailer imagine how great that would be to zoom in to where you're going to be backing up i think that would be fantastic i wish i my truck had that anyways there are all your cameras and then you get all your different apps on here this one does have projection manager you can project your cell phone to the screen via android auto or apple carplay all these apps and then all these apps does have off-road pages which i will go to they take a second to load it does have the Harman Kardon premium sound system down here are your factory brake controller your push button four wheel drive downhill sys control six auxiliary outfits which is tow haul mode factory exhaust brake and your front and rear parking sensors you can turn those off and on wireless cell phone charge pad two usb's two usb c's and an aux jack and down there is a 115 volt 400 watt plug-in keyless entry with a remote start and power drop-down tailgate coin slot and cup holders right there and then here your off-road pages you get your different degrees of turning on your wheels in the front there your transfer case whether it's too high for high or for low and then of course your latitude longitude and altitude your different accessory gauges and your pitch and roll which is really handy if you're doing a lot of off-roading all right passenger side glove box format and seat are in excellent condition i don't think this truck's ever been smoked in you get the power sunroof in front here map lights assistant sos buttons power drop down tailgate button sunroof and power side rear window controls and home link buttons for your garage door security systems and lighting systems this one also has the rear view mirror camera so that is a video display of what's going on behind you now if you didn't like that you can just make that a normal backup or a normal rear view mirror or you can turn that on you can raise it lower it and you can brighten it or dim it a lot of really cool stuff it has a really nice center console here with the limited badge the stitching on there really a good look and nice materials in this truck all right let's start it up take a look under the hood and honestly i cannot find a flaw really anywhere on this truck inside or out starts right up no check engine lights or anything like that i would personally like to thank you for checking out the video today they're those led side lights and hopefully from this hd video you've been able to verify the quality condition options and of course cleanliness of this truck all the way around you can see all those led lights are very bright and working very nicely all the cab lights are working as well under the hood we have the 6.7 liter Cummins diesel engine engine base very clean it runs very smooth once again this truck has been fully safe to end inspected by our service shop as a fresh oil and filter change all the fluids have been checked and topped off and this truck's 100 we're ready to go there's the emission sticker and like i said probably one of the best-looking trucks and one of the cleanest used trucks we have in our lot i would highly recommend this truck from a quality and condition standpoint whoever's going to get this is going to be very happy i'd ship it anywhere i'd sell it to a friend i'd sell it to a family member this is the one and see more pictures of this truck or one of our other 550 new and used cars trucks scvs minivans wranglers half tons three quarter tons one tons you name it we got to go to the 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That concludes First Minister's questions. The next item of business is a debate on motion 4716 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon on the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and before we begin the debate, I'd like to put on record the congratulations and best wishes of the Scottish Parliament to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her platinum jubilee. Her Majesty has served the country with dedication for over seven As we recognised at the opening ceremony for this session last October, Her Majesty has been no stranger to this chamber. From the reconvening of the Parliament in 1999, she has joined us to mark every session and we are very grateful for her ongoing support. It's fitting that the Parliament has this opportunity to record our respect and gratitude for a lifetime of service. I call on the First Minister to speak to and move the motion. Thank you, Presiding Officer, and I am very pleased indeed to move this motion in my name. Her Majesty is, of course, the first British monarch in history to celebrate a platinum jubilee. For her, that marks 70 years of dedicated public service, which by any measure is an extraordinary achievement. This jubilee is therefore a hugely important personal milestone for the Queen, but it is also an occasion of historic significance. It will be marked over the next four days across the Commonwealth throughout the UK and around Scotland. I will have the privilege of attending on behalf of the Scottish people, the special Thanksgiving service in St Paul's Cathedral on Friday morning. It is as you have just indicated fitting that this Parliament today adds our voice to the many tributes being paid. The Queen has been a very good friend to our Parliament for the past 23 years. The mace before us here in the chamber, which, of course, was her gift to mark the Parliament's re-establishment in 1999, is inscribed with the words integrity, justice, wisdom, compassion. It is a treasured symbol of the values that underpin this institution and which guide those of us privileged to serve here. Since 1999, Her Majesty has addressed this chamber on several occasions. Most recently, last October, she reminded us of our responsibilities, particularly in the face of the climate crisis, to help to create a better, healthier future and to make particular efforts to engage with young people, as we do so. Her regular visits to Holyrood, both to this chamber and, of course, to her residence across the road from here, reflect the fact, as she noted when she first addressed us, that Scotland occupies a special place in her affections. Her love of Balmoral is very well known. Her first ever public engagement was at Aberdeen Sailors' Home in 1944. When she visited Scotland seven decades ago following her accession to the throne, tens of thousands of people turned out to welcome her. Since then, Her Majesty has played an integral part in the story of modern Scotland. In the past decade alone, she has helped to mark many important occasions here. She opened the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014. In 2015, on the very day she became the UK's longest-serving monarch, she officially opened the Borders Railway. In 2017, she opened the Queensferry Crossing exactly 53 years to the day after she had opened the fourth road bridge. At all of those events, it was very obvious just how much public affection there is for her and also was for the Duke of Edinburgh, whose loss last year will, I am sure, be very keenly felt by her over the coming days. One of the Queen's most recent duties relating to Scotland was for COP26. While she was unable to attend the summit in person, she contributed a thoughtful video message calling on world leaders to show leadership. I was very struck that evening in Kelvin Grove by the obvious attention and regard that her remarks commanded from all those present. It was a mark of how widely the Queen is respected, not just across the Commonwealth but in countries right around the world. It is not surprising, therefore, that her jubilee is being celebrated so widely. Here in Scotland, thanksgiving services are being held in many locations, including at Glasgow Cathedral, on Sunday. Tomorrow night, jubilee beacons will be lit across the country, and in many places, pipers will play a specially composed tune. Communities across Scotland will take part in a variety of different ways. The Scottish Government, on behalf of the people of Scotland, will mark the occasion with the presentation of two personal gifts to Her Majesty, a bottle of limited edition Johnny Walker whisky with a design celebrating Scotland's plants and wildlife, and a throw made from the tartan commissioned in honour of the three bridges across the fourth. To create a longer-term legacy, Historic Environment Scotland will plant a stand of 70 native trees in Holyrood park. The proposed jubilee wood will be located less than a kilometre from here just across the road from St Margaret's Lock and will be visible from the palace of Holyrood house. It is expected that wildflowers will be planted beneath the trees by primary and nursery children from nearby schools. This initiative will enhance a part of our capital city that the Queen knows and loves. It is also historically apt. The Queen's first public engagement in Scotland, after exceeding to the throne 70 years ago, saw her plant a cherry tree by the entrance to Canangate Kirk. That tree still stands there today. It is hoped that the trees planted this year for her platinum jubilee will still be standing and flourishing 70 years from now and indeed for many years after that. They will be an enduring and fitting reminder of a unique occasion in history and an expression of the regard and affection in which the Queen is held by so many across our nation. We were reminded of Her Majesty's sense of service very recently in the example that she set for all of us during the pandemic. In her public address during the first lockdown in April 2020, when she said that better days would return and that we would all meet again, she provided a comforting message of reassurance to an anxious and unsettled population. Of course, none of us will ever forget the deeply moving image of the Queen at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, her husband of 70 years, undoubtedly an image for the ages as she demonstrated yet again her determination to lead by example. She affirmed on that day, as she has done throughout her reign, those core values of integrity, wisdom, justice and compassion. The Queen has upheld those values for more than seven decades now. She has been a constant figure in an ever-changing world and she has provided support and encouragement to many over the decades. One of the great privileges of being First Minister, in common with my predecessors and with Prime Ministers over the past 70 years, is spending time with her privately. Those conversations are, of course, rightly confidential, but it is fair to say that the opportunity to talk with her and to benefit from her knowledge, wisdom and unique perspective on modern history has been an experience that I deeply value and will always cherish. It is, of course, the case that there are and always have been different views in our country, indeed in this chamber, about the institution of monarchy. The democratic right to express those views is always to be celebrated, but the occasion of the platinum jubilee is not just about an institution. It is above all about the life and service of an extraordinary woman, someone who had no more choice than any of us do about the circumstances into which she was born, someone who has given a lifetime of dedicated service. We should all pay tribute to that. It is absolutely right that we celebrate the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. Let us congratulate her warmly on a reign of unprecedented length and let us acknowledge with deep gratitude and respect her dedication to duty. It is a pleasure and indeed it is my privilege to move the motion in my name. I now call on Douglas Ross. It is a great pleasure for me to speak for the Scottish Conservatives in recognition of the Queen's platinum jubilee. The Queen has been the great constant in our nation's recent history. Less than one in seven Scots have lived during the reign of another British monarch. As we recognise the Queen's 70 years of service to the British people, we reflect not just on her reign so far, but also on the changes she has seen to our country and the role of the monarch in the United Kingdom today. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 at the age of just 25 following the passing of her father. At that point, the UK was still recovering from the devastating impact of the Second World War. rationing was still in place. Conscription continued with British servicemen fighting in the Korean War and the NHS was just four years old. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister during her first years of her reign and the Queen has seen 14 incumbents of that office. Yet the beginning of her reign was not just important here in the United Kingdom. It also had great significance across the globe. At the time, the UK ruled over a colonial empire with territories on every continent. When the Queen was coronated, she was not just made the head of state of the United Kingdom, but also of six other countries. Today, the Queen is the monarch of 15 countries, including Canada, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Jamaica. She also succeeded her father as the head of the Commonwealth. Her role as leader of the Commonwealth and the influence in shaping the destiny of that organisation is one that we must celebrate when we reflect upon the Queen's reign to date. She presided over the transition of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations, continuing the work done by her father to develop the Commonwealth from an informal association of former colonies who shared a monarchy to an international organisation of 54 countries, many of whom are republics. An organisation that has of course promoted democracy, human rights and the rule of law, including challenging apartheid in South Africa and Maghabi in Zimbabwe. The significance of the Queen's reign is not just important for the Commonwealth, but for many other countries as well, because the Queen is an international stateswoman. She is the most travelled head of state in history. She has visited the United States several times to reaffirm her special relationship and has addressed the United Nations twice. Many of her state visits have marked important moments of history as well. In 1980, she became the first British monarch to undertake a state visit to the Vatican, and this was followed up in 2000 and 2014 with subsequent visits. In 1994, she visited Russia in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union. I think one visit that stands out in a long list of landmark occasions was her state visit to Ireland in 2011. An act that would have been unthinkable at many points in her reign was symbolic of the healing of old wounds both on Ireland and between our two countries. However, the Queen has not just marked significant change abroad, but also here at home in the UK and had a huge influence on our national life. From great achievements, her silver, gold, diamond and now jubilee celebrations marking her as the longest-serving British monarch ever. Her starring role with James Bond in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games. And in modernising the monarchy so that it reflects the United Kingdom today. But also to personal tragedies, the Queen's uncle Lord Mountbatten being assassinated during the Troubles, the death of Princess Diana, and of course, as the First Minister has referenced, the death of her husband Prince Philip last year after a long and loving marriage. All moments not just of royal history, but also of British national history. The Queen has been a constant present during these times of adversity and triumph, reflecting the mood of our country. From celebration and worship during her annual Christmas address, to the stoicism and resolve in the face of crisis. Most recently, as the First Minister said, in her televised appearance during the Covid pandemic. And of course, remembrance of our nation's sacrifices in conflict. An act that Her Majesty pays very special significance to having lived through the Second World War. Yet as we celebrate the Queen's reign today, we must also reflect on her role in our country today. She remains the most recognisable and persuasive advocate for the United Kingdom abroad, and a symbol of our enduring ties to so many countries around the globe. And she continues to dedicate her life to duty to our country. Our country, Scotland and the whole United Kingdom, is richer because of her dedication, her passion and her commitment to the people she has served and continues to serve. It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Scottish Conservatives, to thank Her Majesty for her service to Scotland, to the whole United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Long may she reign over us. On behalf of the Scottish Labour Party, I extend my congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen. As she celebrates her platinum jubilee and I pay tribute to her remarkable public service for more than 70 years. I join others in sending my very best wishes to Her Majesty at the special time for her and her family. This weekend is an opportunity to reflect on the Queen's extraordinary dedication to our country and its people. Her commitment has earned her respect and love of people here in Scotland, across the UK and across the world. Our country, our world has changed beyond recognition since the 1950s, but one thing has remained constant during those turbulent times of change, and that is Her Majesty's dedication to duty, her integrity, her warmth and her selfless service to others. They are values that she lived by when ascending to the throne and they are values that she lives by today, despite the many changes and challenges she has faced and our country has faced. They are values as relevant today as they have always been, perhaps more so than ever in those times when we face division, cynicism and a worrying loss of trust in public institutions. The importance of recognising public services unites us all in this chamber. Many of us have had the honour of hearing the Queen address this very chamber. Somewhere even at the other end of the royal mile in 1990, when she opened the Scottish Parliament with the words, it is our solemn duty with the eyes of the country upon us to mark the point when this new Parliament assumes its full powers in the service of the Scottish people. An important reminder then, as today, that despite our many political disagreements and arguments, all of us here are in the service of the Scottish people. This coming weekend, the shows on our TVs will look back at the Queen's remarkable reign, but this jubilee is about much more than looking back at history. It is also an opportunity to look at our country today. While many will be working hard this weekend, particularly our front-line workers, I hope that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the celebrations and spend some cherished time with their loved ones, cherished time that many of us did not get through those difficult past couple of years. This weekend marks national thank-you day, when we can say thank you not only to the Queen for her service, but to everyone who has helped us through the difficult times that we have faced in the past few years, from the nurses and doctors, the scientists and teachers and to our neighbours, our families and our friends. I know that many will take a moment to remember those they lost during the pandemic. As has been referenced already, perhaps one of the darkest times in our United Kingdom's modern history, Her Majesty found the words to pull together a nation and reminders that we would meet our loved ones again. The Queen herself is no stranger to the grief felt by millions, so encapsulated in that striking photo of her sitting alone at her beloved husband's funeral. There are some who say that Scotland and the United Kingdom's best days are behind us. I believe that they are wrong. Our best days are ahead of us. Together, as we celebrate, we can build the social bonds of a better union. That celebrates the values of Her Majesty and these islands, duty, integrity, warmth and selfless service to others. On behalf of the Scottish Labour Party, I wish Her Majesty a wonderful platinum jubilee and I wish her the best of health, happiness and strength in the years to come. Thank you. Thank you very much indeed, Presiding Officer. It is a singular honour to rise for the Scottish Liberal Democrats to offer our congratulations to Her Majesty on the occasion of her platinum jubilee. This is a very special time. None of us shall ever again see another platinum jubilee. It is absolutely fitting that we mark it in this way. Presiding Officer, I would like to begin this afternoon with a quote, if I may. I have, in sincerity, pledged myself to your service as so many of you have pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart, I shall strive to be worthy of your trust. Those were the words of Her Majesty the Queen, spoken on the occasion of her coronation day in 1953. I have evident how hard she has strived, and even amongst the most ardent Republican hearts in this chamber, she has been found worthy of our trust, and we thank her for fulfilling the promise of those words. Presiding Officer, we live in a world and we work in a parliamentary chamber that is filled often with hyperbole, where actions and events are often spoken of in terms that overstate their importance and their significance. Today it is fitting that we reach for loftier language to sum up what has been 70 years of remarkable service from a genuinely unique and historic figure. It is right that we mark her long service both in the chamber today, but with the festivities that are planned across the country over these coming days. During the Queen's reign, we have heard that she has seen 14 Prime Ministers come and go, and she has met with 13 of the last 14 US presidents. She has represented this country and the Commonwealth around the world with unfoltering poise and with distinction. Indeed, in a world that can sometimes seem sadly and increasingly defined by shallow self-interest, Her Majesty has long served as an exquisite example of the best of Britishness, humility, service, dedication to duty, dignity and forbearance. She has been a pillar of comfort and reassurance during times of uncertainty and of emergency. Whether that be as a young princess broadcasting to the world during World War II, or when she ascended to the throne of post-war Britain at the age of just 27, or indeed, as we have heard already, with her recent intervention in the early days of the pandemic, when her broadcast, normally reserved for Christmas, provided a desperately needed sense of hope and perspective amidst the darkest of days. To quote some of her words that day, together we are tackling this disease. I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it. We will be with our friends again, we will be with our families again and we will meet again. The Queen has always held Scotland close to her heart. Indeed, in this very chamber just last year, we saw the work of her deep and abiding affection for our country. Over the next few days, Scotland will give its own tribute to the Queen, with events planned in our many towns, cities and villages. There are those who have argued that the money spent on celebrating the jubilee is unjustified, especially amidst the cost of living crisis. I do have some sympathy for that perspective, but, Presiding Officer, we must remember that these festivities will mark and commemorate a chapter in our nation's story who we have been, what we have stood for these past 70 years, will be acknowledged and celebrated this weekend. That is invaluable, and I hope it serves the United States. After two years of isolation and at a time when we face more, uncertainly, and more challenge, in concluding, I would like on behalf of the Scottish Liberal Democrats to thank Her Majesty for her incredible long years of service and to wish her the very happiest platinum jubilee. Thank you. That concludes the debate on the Queen's platinum jubilee 2022. There will be a short pause before we move on to the next item of business.


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