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    "id": 1020327,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1020327/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ndaragwa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Jeremiah Kioni",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Jeremiah Ngayu Kioni",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to comment on this. First, it is unsettling to see us debating a Report that we have not looked at, as it has just been tabled. We are being informed by Members who obtained information ahead of time. It is not a crime to obtain information ahead of time. We should challenge the Report within the procedures of Parliament. Secondly, we are peoples’ representatives in this House. We represent the interests of others, including those of the people of Ndaragwa. It would be wrong if someone paid me to try and influence my view. Lobbying is normal and allowed. We should not be hostile to one another because we have different views. It is important to address the issue raised by Hon. Kajwang’, a member of my Committee, and we are keen in implementing the Constitution as it should be. Public participation is crucial and it must be done. It is, however, something that we must address ourselves to as Members of Parliament who are elected to represent others. If all we do is listen to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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