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    "id": 1203527,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Emuhaya, ANC",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Omboko Milemba",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for this chance and congratulations. I also want to thank the people of Emuhaya for giving me a chance to represent them again in this second term. When you retire to your table to make a decision, what will really count will be Article 2 of the Constitution. It pronounces itself on the superiority of the Constitution. It really brings out the idea and fact that any other agreements made must be constitutional. If there are any agreements that last for two or one month and they are not constitutional or they block certain rights as stipulated in Articles 36 and 38 of the Constitution, then those will be null and void. You do not have to avoid that one. Another thing, and I heard a few speakers almost threatening you about the history that you will make, is that do not be worried. It seems that every Hon. Speaker who comes here has to make a tough decision. This is yours. Finally, you have to make a decision on whether these coalitions that we are talking about are determined pre-election or post-election. That is the decision that will help us move forward into posterity. One speaker alluded to the American case and how the Government may not have the majority. However, the best case study is in Europe, especially in France and Germany, where coalitions are the order of the day. You will notice that most of those decisions are made after elections. Post-election agreements are the ones that really make decisions in those two dominions or countries on which side holds the Government and the majority. A better case study can be found in Europe but not in the United States of America (USA). Article 36 of the Constitution is so serious. However, it has been spoken on by many speakers. The rights of the individual or party are very important. If we shall curtail the rights of people for several months because we signed some agreements or documents, honestly, we shall just be progressing slavery. Hon. Mbadi should surrender this matter once and for all."
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