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    "id": 20131,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mbau",
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        "legal_name": "Elias Peter Mbau",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to also give my opinion regarding this subject which is about to call for your direction. While making my observations, I would like to draw you back to the ruling of the Speaker made on 7th June, 2011 when it was argued in this House that the Budget had not been presented to this House 60 days as was required by the Constitution. Since it was apparent that some sections of the Constitution had not been complied with, the Speaker acknowledged that, indeed, a section of the Constitution had not been complied with. However, he appealed for moderation and reasoning acknowledging that, as a country, we were in a situation of transition and there was need for us to see things in a manner that gives everybody the benefit of the doubt. The Speaker then ruled that even though mistakes may have been committed, the country needed to move forward. He clearly stated that it would not be upon his hands to rule in a manner that would bring this country to a halt. The matter before us regards the Appropriation Bill that is supposed to ensure that the Government operations pertaining to the 50 per cent of the Budget are applied. Failure to do that spells grim consequences for all of us. I urge that we see this matter globally in a way that takes us forward as a country and leadership. I plead."
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