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"speaker_name": "Prof. Muigai",
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"content": " Thank you, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to draw the attention of the House to provisions that my learned colleague, Mr. Orengo has already read. That is to say that the interpretation of this Constitution is provided for in the Constitution itself. It is not a matter for us to argue or debate. However, I also wanted to caution the House, with tremendous respect, not to allow this House to become embroiled in legalistic argumentation that delays debate on very important, fundamental and far-reaching legislation. I said that with respect because I recognize the right of the hon. Member to raise a Constitutional question if there is one. If it is a genuine one or legitimate one, it is fine. I have had the privilege of debating with him on the legality of the proposed veto by His Excellency the President. I would say to the House that where we have an opportunity to proceed with business, we must do so with dispatch. We must avoid a situation where we have hair splitting---"
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