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    "id": 307157,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/307157/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Wetangula",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Trade",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 210,
        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": "Times have changed. The intelligence Service does not have to man, keep or own cells to incarcerate and torture people. They do not have the capacity to torment people. All they have is to gather intelligence and give early warning to the system, so that we are able to nib in the bud any dangers to our country. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, you have seen what has been happening of late. I am sure if the intelligence service redoubled their efforts, this young extremists and intolerant characters that have been tossing explosive devices in houses of worship and social places could be tracked down, arrested and stopped. I want to urge that as we go to the general elections, the first election after very challenging outcome of our previous election, we will count very heavily on the information gathering, early warning systems and the ability to stop any activities that may endanger peace and security in this country. What we are giving the intelligence unit in this Bill must go hand in hand with those who are charged with the ability and responsibility to enforce. Selective application of the law has to come to an end. We have been told of cases where early warnings were given, but nothing was done. We know and we saw the outcome. So, as we support this Bill, I want to urge that the intelligence service recruits"
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