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    "id": 1053771,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nominated, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Cecily Mbarire",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "David Ole Sankok",
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    "content": "I also know as we get nearer to the elections, if as a Member of Parliament you are not able to do most of your projects, next year will be almost impossible to do anything meaningful. At around February or March, they will freeze your accounts and you will not be able to do much. It is time you got your money. It is time this Parliament reasserts its authority because I have seen the authority of this House go down in a great way and I feel very sad. You must stick to what we used to do, that you are able to put your foot down when push comes to shove and reassert your authority as Members of Parliament. I do not know how you will be re-elected, if you stood here and supported everything that came on the Floor, and are not able to do anything on the ground. I think it is time that you put our foot down and request that on Monday there be money in your accounts so that you can go on the ground and do work for your constituents. Finally, let me tell the House leadership the following: It does not help to use force to push your agenda on this Floor. Experience has shown me that leaders who have used negotiations, persuasions and consultations have achieved more than those that come here with threats. Please respect Members of Parliament, they are here in their own rights. The only way you can get Members to support your point of view is through persuasion not through threats. If we do not change that style of leadership, this Parliament will continue experiencing what you have seen today. I have never seen Members get to this level where you have to threaten to get your money. I hope the leadership of this House has learnt a lesson and will change their style of leadership going forward."
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