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    "id": 1199557,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1199557/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mungatana, MGH",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will make two quick points. The first one is that these committees are going to consider Motions and bring legislative proposals, so that we can pass them in this House. Government institutions have the habit of treating legislation that is passed into law with utmost care and they respect it. However, on the other hand, Motions that are passed in this House are treated like mere persuasions. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in fact, today you committed Statements to departmental committees. Those Statements will be looked into seriously and reports are going to be brought here with recommendations. Maybe we will pass a Motion arising from those Statements. Government Departments have not been treating Motions or resolutions of this House with the seriousness they deserve. Therefore, I request the leadership of this House that we bring amendments to the Powers and Privileges Act. Any person who does not respect Motions and resolutions of this House should be imposed with penalties. That way, people will be forced to obey the resolutions of this House. Finally, I am conflicted. I heard my learned friend and classmate, Sen. Omogeni, from Nyamira County, saying many things and I share his feelings. However, Standing"
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