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    "content": "finally and conclusively. Therefore, the procedures that have to be put in place, after that ruling, should respect particularly your role as Speaker and our role as a legislative body. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it does appear to me that there should be some agreement that any Bill going to the President for his assent must be countersigned by both the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Speaker of the Senate. I am saying this because by countersigning, it will now promote the spirit of consultation and agreement on the issues relating to legislation, so that we do not have to embarrass the President. That proposal that you both countersign, to me, is very important, because there are many Bills which may not necessary touch on the counties and are within the province of the national legislation. Even for those Bills, your signature is very important, if only to say that we agree that these Bills do not touch on the counties and, therefore, it was proper that the National Assembly legislated on them. Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding the others attached including this one, your signature again is very important, only to affirm that this is a Bill that touches on counties and it has, indeed, gone through the proceedings of the Senate before presentation to the Head of State. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I, therefore, support what has been raised by the Senator for Mombasa; that we really must have a look at this one. Freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of democracy. Therefore, to the extent that both the National Assembly and the Senate are the defenders and promoters of the Constitution and democratic governance--- Since this matter, definitely, touches on democratic governance and violation of human rights under the Constitution, we are legitimately concerned and, therefore, must come here for us to express our opinion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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