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    "speaker_name": "Mrs. Noor",
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        "legal_name": "Sophia Abdi Noor",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving this opportunity to contribute to this very important Motion. We witnessed history being made in the world last night and this morning when Americans elected an African-American who has roots in my motherland Kenya, to the highest office in the land. We also made history early this year by signing the peace accord. I know we can still make history by passing this Motion. This Motion is very important because it addresses the fundamental principles of separation of powers. Separation of powers between the Legislature and the Executive will give us the proper checks and balances that we require in this House and outside this House. External influence and control of this House has hindered the implementation of many issues. Before we went on recess - and you are my witnesses - this House had a very important agenda before it. Since we did not have control over the House, we could not address that important issue. The sytem structure will set us free. It will give us the capacity to address our issues and critically plan for ourselves. The world, all over, is taking a strategic direction in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring activities. It is reflecting back on crucial issues in the world. This House is not exceptional. We are not working in a vacuum. We must also critically set out our strategic direction, including the controlling of this House. By controlling our calendar and giving ourselves capacity, we will be able to address critical issues that are affecting our people. We will be very effective in developing this nation. That is the only way we can effecively implement programmes of this House. Thank you."
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