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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Speaker",
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    "content": "Indeed, what worries you worries me. I think it also worries hon. Members of this House who would like to keep the debate of this House honourable and in dignity. I am convinced it also worries Kenyans generally who have had their reputations tarnished in this House, unreasonably and without foundation or basis. The framers of our Standing Orders and Rules did not anticipate a House that was not dignified. In fact, every fabric of our Standing Orders, procedures and practice anticipates that hon. Members are, indeed, yonourable. Unfortunately, we have seen of late, particularly in this Parliament, a departure from what is expected of hon. Members. I hope the hon. Members now present will, for the balance of their stay here, return to honour. I also hope that Kenyans, in electing their representatives will look at their integrity in the past and elect men and women of honour to the House. I am afraid I have to say this; I have been forced to say it. I have to say it with a straight face. If this persists, obviously, we will have to re-look at our Standing Orders because the framers anticipated - and this is what happens the world over - that a breach of rules is dealt with on the Floor of the House if they arise there, and they do not go beyond it because there is no Committee that is superior than the Speaker. I think the Speaker is sufficiently strong and wise to deal with all matters. Let us hope that you will give the Speaker strength and pray for his wisdom to continue ensuring that we all abide by the rules of the House. I pray, let us not do it again. Thank you."
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