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    "id": 1282645,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mandago",
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        "legal_name": "Kiplagat Jackson Mandago",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Motion of the formation of a National Dialogue Committee and adoption of the names that have been given. However, I have a rider on the discussions that are going to happen. In this country, one of the things we must acknowledge and accept is that once elections have been done and there is a dispute; and the Supreme Court pronounces itself on the matter, then that matter should be considered rested. One of the most important things this Committee should not do is to accept and set a precedence that when you lose elections, you can actually use violence to get back to discussions and be accommodated within Government. I do not think that is what our Constitution intended. We need to be progressive. Once you lose an election, accept the results. You can challenge or propose amendments or change of policies that would probably address some of the things that are required, without necessarily causing violence in the country. I also urge those who are going to sit in that discussion, that the centre of discussion should things that affect Kenyans. We, in Kenyan Kwanza had already proposed – I wish the Azimio side would have just graciously accepted our proposal – The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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