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    "content": "As you are further aware, in the joint notification, we observed that we had earlier on received a draft Motion from the leadership of the Majority Party in Parliament seeking the establishment and recognition of the Committee. We urged the leaderships of the Majority Party and the Minority Party, as a matter of urgency, to harmonise the text of the draft Motion to pave way for issuance of the notice of Motion and its consideration by the Houses of Parliament as soon as the Houses resumed after recess. To this end, it is expected that the leaderships of the Majority Party and the Minority Party shall proceed to formalise the recognition of the Committee in the manner prescribed in the Standing Orders of both Houses. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate that as Speakers of the Houses of Parliament, we commit to facilitate the work of the Committee as it embarks on executing this important task. Indeed, we shall upon the Joint Resolution by the Houses authorise the respective Clerks of the Houses to facilitate the Committee like every other Committee of Parliament with a secretariat, and any other logistical support necessary for the effective discharge of the mandate of the Committee. We are also aware that there is on-going debate that the Committee may also prefer extra-parliamentary processes in conducting the bi-partisan engagements. This is a matter that the Committee may explore and look for ways of finding its place in the joint resolution of the Houses. Finally, in the spirit of bipartisanship, I encourage the members of the Committee to put the interest of the nation ahead of every other consideration when considering matters presented. Indeed, I appreciate the great sacrifice the two Co-Chairpersons, the Hon. George Murugara, MP., and the Hon. (Dr,) Otiende Amollo, Senior Counsel, CBS, MP., and their respective teams are making to ensure the conclusion of the prodigious task bestowed upon them. In this regard, I quote renowned author James Allen: “ He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much, must sacrifice much; (and) he who would attain highly, must sacrifice greatly.” I thank you. Yes, Hon. Ichung’wah, Leader of the Majority Party."
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