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"speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
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"content": "the Deputy President does not appreciate the higher calling that the office he occupies demands of him or he has completely refused to accept the dictates of our Constitution. When you get to that place, where there is conflict between man and our Constitution, then man must give way for our Constitution to thrive. That is a demand of a public office. I know this is not an easy exercise. I have agonized and wondered whether there could be other ways we could resolve this issue. I know for a fact that there have been attempts, not just this time, but previously. There have been occasions where religious leaders, friends and people from business circles, have attempted to mediate through some of these conflicts. Unfortunately, instead of getting better, things have gotten worse. What is the essence of this session that we are having? After listening through an impeachment process, the Senate sits as a jury to make a decision whether to find guilty or acquit. However, like has been observed many times and I have reminded this on all the occasions when I have moved impeachment Motions the last few years, that an impeachment is political and legal conjoined together. It is about political accountability. It is about legal consequences of our actions as well. There are political challenges that must be addressed and there are legal issues that have been raised as well. I want to believe my colleague Senators will get the chance to address this House and convince each other. Perhaps people are watching and wondering what is it that Senators are doing at this hour. I believe that all the 67 of us that are here have had occasion to peruse through the evidence and listen. This is a chance to share your thoughts about what you think and what is proposed as a solution. I am not sure whether my colleague Senators will find the Deputy President guilty on all the 11 charges or one or two or none."
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