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    "id": 1371865,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Dullo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13125,
        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the other issue I wanted to mention is that most of the time, you will see witnesses writing vague letters the last hour to appearance before the Committee just to excuse themselves from appearing before the Committee. This has to be looked into at critically. I remember in the last Session, there was a governor who said that he was out of the country on official duty. On the same day, he was supposed to appear before a certain committee where I sit in; he was seen giving a press statement somewhere else, which was disrespectful to this House. Sen. Osotsi, something needs to be done to tighten up the evidence of failure to appear before the Committee. It should not be on flimsy grounds, but proper evidence that is justifiable. Secondly, I know Article 125 concerns only committees of this House. When we talk of powers and privilege, it is not for this House. This particular legislation facilitates Senators to carry out their responsibilities. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we have managed to be given an allocation to carry out our oversight role. I want us to move to the next step. If Sen. Osotsi can look into that, one of us can bring an amendment. If I may give an example of my county---"
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