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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Obure",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Public Works",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": " Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I stand here to support this Motion. First of all, I want to express my appreciation to the Chairman and the Members of the Select Committee for a job well done. The Select Committee led by hon. Abdikadir and hon. Namwamba, respectively, has done us proud. These young Turks have done a very commendable job. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Parliamentary Select Committee on the Review of the Constitution has now enabled us, through its recommendations to this House, to put in place one important institution which is critical to the governance of this country. They also assisted us recently, to establish an Interim Independent Electoral Commission, which is critical to this nation. I must say that we are on the right track on our way forward. I have looked at the various names, which have been recommended, right from the Chair and the other members, and I must say that they are achievers in their respective areas. These are people who have distinguished themselves in our society. It is a very well educated group of people. They know what this country expects of them. I have no doubt, in my mind, that they will do a good job for this country. These are people who inspire our confidence and we are sure they are equal to the task ahead of them. We were not looking for angels for this job. We were looking for the best from our society. If were looking for angels, we would not find them in our country. They are in Heaven. I have known the Chairman for sometime, as a distinguished performer, a man who rose to the highest levels in the Civil Service and who has served this country with dedication. He has impeccable credentials. I, therefore, want to support the Select Committee for"
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