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    "id": 1047882,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1047882/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Molo, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Kuria",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13435,
        "legal_name": "Francis Kuria Kimani",
        "slug": "francis-kuria-kimani"
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    "content": "The Bill of Rights provides that there is freedom to choose. This coming referendum assures us of that freedom. There is going to be a chance to either oppose or propose the constitutional amendments that are being brought up by this popular initiative of BBI. Therefore, the Bill is rightfully before us because, as Parliament, we will provide for that platform where people can come out and say clearly whether they are for or against the popular initiative in terms of the constitutional amendment through this BBI. I must commend the JLAC for taking the initiative to reform and develop the referendum legal framework. If this House passes this, I am sure it will go a long way to affirm the will of the people of Kenya. One Thomas Jefferson, a diplomat and one of the founding fathers of the United States of America (USA), said: “The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government”. Therefore, that government must safeguard the expression of that will of the people. This Referendum Bill is clear expression that the Republic of Kenya is willing to respect and to have people express their will through a referendum. 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."
}