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    "id": 33624,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. M. Kilonzo",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mutula Kilonzo",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, one of the most fundamental items that must be noted in this country is the requirements in Article 10 of the Constitution: National Values. As we are well aware, in Article 20 of the Constitution, we say that in interpreting the Bill of Rights, a court, tribunal or other authority shall promote: (a) The values that underlie an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality, equity and freedom. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to salute His Excellency the President because for the second time he has shown that he is well aware of the new Constitution and the dreams that Kenyans have. Why do I say so? I say so, because even during the transitional period when the first Commission was being set up, he nominated, not only a distinguished lady, Prof. Mango, but also a minister of the church, Bishop Muheria. Sadly, Bishop Muheria had to resign, citing problems of work and overload. Now for the second time, His Excellency the President and, I believe, in consultation with the Right Hon. Prime Minister, has shown the country that he is on top of everybody else including those who want to succeed him. This is because he has nominated again a person of whom it can be said without fear that he understands the national values, the principles of human dignity, equality, equity, freedom and above all, the Bible. Therefore, I am privileged to be speaking in favour and support of this wonderful Kenyan product, who has now been recognized the world over. For those and many other reasons that do not need to be repeated, I beg to support."
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