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    "id": 372095,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Tuya",
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        "legal_name": "Roselinda Soipan Tuya",
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    "content": "I was trying to catch your ears and eyes, but they were not forthcoming. I wish to add my voice to this discussion which I think is really important. I am the Chairperson of the Committee on Implementation and that is why I was desperately trying to catch your eye. I can assure you that I and my 28 Members have our 32 teeth intact. We are grappling with the quagmire that we are finding ourselves in. We are, indeed, faced with a concern because as a Committee, we have clear resolutions to follow from the previous Parliament. However, I see a problem going forward. My point of view as the Chairperson of the Committee on Implementation is that we are supposed to scrutinize resolutions of this House, as well as undertakings by the national Executive. Looking at what we mostly do on the Floor, very few things amount to enforceable resolutions or something you can follow through and put the Executive to task so that it can be implemented. It is a challenge because devoid of legislation or a Bill, most of our Motions – and you have said that several times – are merely urging to the Government. It is impossible or there is no clear way of making sure that the Executive--- Again because of the gap that we have concerning what happens in this House so that we regard a Motion as an enforceable resolution-- - Hon. Speaker, I am just adding my voice to the concerns that have been raised by hon. Members. This will be important to my Committee when we agree on the way forward. Our tray is full right now, but only with resolutions of the past House. There is a challenge presently. This could also be an opportunity for my Committee to be the channel through which this House can learn from the USA. We could actually go there and learn how a pure presidential system does its things. This is an issue which we need to raise over the weekend in the retreat. Surely, it is meant to be addressed and then we find a common way forward."
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