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    "id": 271906,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/271906/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Speaker",
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    "content": "On the face of it, the Speaker decides whether or not to admit a document on its face value. What are our rules on face value? We have indicated that the document must be dated, signed and/or have a rubber stamp where it is coming from; any given organ. The Deputy Speaker presided over the business of the House on Thursday; I am satisfied that he properly exercised his mind and I am afraid that I cannot order that the documents be expunged from the records. For the moment, I will leave the matter where it is - with the Committee. Let the Committee investigate, prepare its report in terms of Standing Order No.43, properly table its report in the House and procedurally move the House to make a decision. How the House will make a decision is well known. It is documented. We have a practice. On that, I have the capacity. I have the power to give directions. On this, as at where it is, I am afraid I do not have. I will leave it to the judgment of hon. Members of Parliament, Kenyans and the international community as to what value they want to attach to that document. We have arguments both ways. So, it is up to you. Decide what value you want to attach to the document. If I was submitting in a court, I would have said: “Give that document the weight that it is worth, according to your own conscience and judgment.” Let the matter rest there. I so direct!"
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