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    "id": 192875,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Namwamba",
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        "legal_name": "Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, it is quite gratifying to hear a Cabinet Minister admit that this is a wrong that, indeed, goes against the grain of public interest. He has also indicated that had he been in a position to act otherwise, he certainly would have done so. That is very refreshing, even though it also indicates a worrying possibility of lack of harmony and symphony in the operations of the Grand Coalition Government. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the two sections of the law that the Minister has so eloquently, and ably quoted--- Section R19(1) of the Code of Regulations and Section 25 of the Constitution contain caveats. The caveat is very clear. The caveat in the Regulation is express, \"public interest\". The caveat in Section 25 of the Constitution is not express, but it is presumed that the President cannot act out of impunity. He must act in a manner that is consistent with the spirit of the Constitution, and what is in the best interests of the republic. Could the Minister, please, expound to this House what public interest is being served by these so-called \"grey-haired men\", not only the four retained, but also the two added?"
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