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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am happy to second this Motion. Our Committee chaired by Sen. Kibiru took over the matter when the stand- off and pulling apart had gained root and grounded in our preceding Committee. This is why it was not possible for the Committee that we took over from to deliver their report based on consensus for the period they were in office. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not wish to repeat the details contained in the Report that my Chairman has read because it will be repetitive and of no use. I also want to underscore the fact that it has been with Members for some time. Therefore, they are familiar with its contents, details and the resolutions we made as a Committee. I have a few things to add, which I hope Members will take into consideration when making a decision on this matter. What is considered as the greatest Senate in the world is found in the United States of America (USA). Those who have studied history, politics and law will remember the story of the senatorial saucer. The story is about a discussion between the first President of the USA, George Washington and the third President, Thomas Jefferson in 1872. The two said that the need to have two chambers is premised upon the fact that one chamber initiates legislation that is extremely hot; as hot as the formula that we are discussing here. The work of the other chamber, just like the saucer, is to cool and moderates it, so that the public can consume a cool and sweet legislation."
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