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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, which part of the statement? Please, allow me to explain. From what I heard, Sen. Omogeni misunderstood what I meant. I never said that he was called personally. I said that I know for a fact that when his Committee was considering The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, The Government Printer had already printed their own version of that Bill. That is why there was a strong push not to have the Senate make any amendments to that Bill. I never cast aspersions on him as a person. Therefore, my brother, you are right within your space. I can never say anything that will damage your good reputation. You are my good friend and neighbour. Perhaps I bring that matter to a rest. My point is, in our dalliance with the Executive, we have sunk so low that there are people who sit in well-furnished and air-conditioned offices in this street, that is, next to Parliament, who look at us and believe that it does not matter after all that you are a representative of the people. People wake up early, at 6.00 a.m, vote for you to come and speak up for them, but there are people they are willingly donating our powers to. This is one such instance. Let us be firm about this issue and do that which the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget is requesting us to do. First, conclude on the mediation on County Grants Bill then, consider the reports as they are bringing it to us. It is a simple but very important matter. Finally, let us not forget that the one reason the Senate continues to enjoy the place of pride and respect in this country is our annual stand on the Division of Revenue Bill. If we lose that particular point, there is no business in printing your campaign posters to come back to this House. This is one such matter. Let us be firm about it. Thank you."
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