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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on Standing Order No.98. This is a House of union and one which positions itself as an “Upper House”. It is imperative that when a Member rises to speak on a point of order, he or she should point at the exact point of order. This is as instructed under Standing Order No.98. Allow me to read it so that I prosecute my concern. Standing Order No.98(2) states: “When a Senator raises a point of order during the speech of another Senator, the Senator who was speaking shall thereupon resume his or her seat and the Senator raising the point of order shall do likewise when he or she has concluded his or her submission, but no other Senator may, except by leave of the Speaker, speak on the point of order.” Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the same Standing Order says that we must cite what is out of order. I listened to my colleague on the other side of the aisle rising. I remind the House that this is another Arm of Government. A Senator is sitting on this side, arguing on a matter about the Motion on the Senate recording its thanks for the President’s Speech. The only way that we can grow each other, is if we allow divergence of opinions. There is no way I can share the same opinion as the other Member. When it comes to debating, some of these issues that we are raising as out of order, might just be your different opinion and everyone is entitled to that. I beseech the other side of the aisle, that for us to be able to grow as the other Arm of Government, let us allow other Members to be able to air their views and say what they thought about the President’s Speech. When I get an opportunity to speak, I will also argue my points. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I request that you guide the House properly."
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