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    "id": 194262,
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    "speaker_name": "Dr. Kones",
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        "legal_name": "Julius Kipyegon Kones",
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    "content": "1058 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES May 14, 2008 Once again, I think we are not convinced by the reasons given by the Government as to why we should adjourn at this time. There are many things that we need to discuss in this House. For example, we have already sent out Questions, which we expected to be answered in a short while. These are Questions that touch on people's lives. If we adjourn now, for the next three weeks, what are we going to tell our people? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Budget is also coming. Being a Member of the Budget Committee, I thought it would be prudent that we brief this House on what is ahead before we break. Otherwise, why should we wait until the Budget Day and then come back, table and approve it? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, hon. Members have talked about a Grand Opposition and the Grand Coalition Government. We need to see the importance of the Grand Opposition. It is not just for the purpose of opposing, but for checks and balances. We really mean well. We do not want the Coalition Government to collapse before five years are over. We shall ensure that this Government survives. However, we shall play our rightful role as Backbenchers wherever we shall be in the Grand Coalition Opposition to ensure that whatever the Government side is doing, it is for the good of the public. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to oppose this Motion."
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