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In his emotional valedictory speech, New Zealand’s first ethnic Filipino MP Paulo Garcia reflected on a groundbreaking political journey marked by gratitude, resilience, and stark warnings about the real-world damage of divisive rhetoric. He shared harrowing personal experiences—threats, forced relocation, and the erosion of peace—to illustrate how hate speech in Parliament fuels violence against vulnerable communities. Urging colleagues to see themselves as humble parts of a larger whole, Garcia called for language rooted in respect, not division, and ended with a hopeful plea: let us pause more often to smile, be thankful, and disarm hate with compassion.

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