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    "id": 349145,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/349145/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Prof. Ongeri",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Foreign Affairs",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 124,
        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
        "slug": "samson-ongeri"
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me also take this opportunity to echo my sentiments and thankfulness to the Almighty God because when we started this Parliament, it was very difficult but by God’s grace we were able to blend together. One big issue that this Parliament has done is to bring the social, cultural and economic diversities into focus. We have been able to relate to each other, to discuss both polite and very explosive issues but at the end of it all, we came to a solution with an understanding that we belong to one nation and we are one people. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to extend an arm of appreciation to our Kenya Defence Force who have also given us pride in the manner in which they professionally executed their responsibilities in order to bring some form of stabilization in our neighbouring country, Somalia. They have also done similar exploits in other countries in the peace keeping efforts. That again tells about the kind of nature and character of this nation. His Excellency President Kibaki has shown resilience, politeness and firmness in handling matters of State. Equally so, the Speaker of this National Assembly has given us, many times, the way forward when we have been caught in a vicious cycle. One message that rings out very clearly, as we all go out to campaign is that we must seek peace and pursue it. It is a very rare commodity and very difficult. However, I believe that if we go out in the Almighty God’s hand, with peace and tranquility, we can achieve the objectives that we have set out for ourselves. It is a competition that we are all going to and it must be fair. No one should bring any slur to anybody. Let us be polite and accommodating to each other. Let us preach what needs to be preached. As far as I know, the Constitution of this country is a product of all Kenyans. Kenyans have contributed towards the reform agenda of this nation and it is not a preserve of any single individual. Obviously, Members of Parliament have taken a very hard step in formulating enabling legislation. I also want to say that there are some Reports that may have been made in this House that cast very serious aspersions on serving diplomats of this nation and yet we did"
}