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    "speaker_name": "Sen. G.G. Kariuki",
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        "legal_name": "Godfrey Gitahi Kariuki",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I will not go back to what you have just ruled, but I think as Members of this House, we have to educate each other. When one thinks that he has a point that he wants to raise and the Speaker agrees with it, I think our duty is now to debate. I want to agree with my friend, Sen. Hassan, who has just said that this is a very good opportunity for all of us to discuss security in this country. It is only two days ago that we met all the national officials who deal with security matters, and in that meeting, I want to say on my behalf and on behalf of other Senators that it was not what we really expected because it was a question and answer session. Here we are concerned with the national strategic policy of dealing with security matters in this country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we know very well that security matters have never been reviewed since Independence. Whatever we borrowed from the British in the way of fighting crime and whatever goes with it, we have never changed. The current Constitution does not stop any one of us to be concerned about the security of Kenyans and that is why we are here. In fact, if we can convince the Government---, and everybody is aware, it is difficult to sustain ourselves even in our own homes. We should be very frank. This is a matter I thought no Senator will doubt what we are trying to say. Of course, every Senator has his or her own views on any Motion. We must not all agree on every issue. We could have conflicting opinions and we should be given that latitude to make our own personal and independent feelings. I have indicated in this Motion that in this Committee, we should try to find out whether there is need for a new security doctrine. Those who read the American Constitution many years ago, in 1823, there was a crisis in America when colonization was taking place in north and southern Africa, and the President at that time, James Monroe, decided to issue a declaration that no European country will be allowed to colonize America. Here, we need to change the mentality of the country because security belongs to all of us. The moment you continue keeping security matters secret, claiming that it is a national issue and people will think that you are talking against the national Government, I think this is a big mistake. The Government has the right to deal with issues the way it feels but this House also has a legitimate right to stand firm and sometimes direct the Government on issues of national importance because I do not think there is any other important issue like this one. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, our country will get investments as and when people will feel secure with their investments and in whatever they do in this country. Right now, you are The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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