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    "content": ", the matter came to the Floor of the National Assembly and rightly so. A Member, as most of you have observed, raised a matter, just like Sen. Omar has raised today. The presiding officer, who was the Deputy Speaker, asked for ten days to make the ruling. So, I was equally surprised that this morning, the same presiding officer could also entertain a Bill similar to the one that was awaiting the ruling. Surely, these matters cannot be lost on keen observers, unless we are the proverbial ostrich who decide to bury our heads in the sand. So, I think that it is perfectly in order when Senators get a bit concerned, even on some things that seem to be obvious, but are not very obvious to all of us. I will look at the HANSARD and inquire from all the relevant persons on what has transpired and then make my considered ruling. I will only promise you one thing; that we hold these offices in public trust, under the Constitution and we must deliver as per that Constitution. We will consult the relevant offices that you have mentioned, as we have always done, because we cannot act alone, and our record is there for everybody who cares to know. So, we will be led by the Constitution. Finally, I want to confirm that I do not believe that the Senate has any war with the Judiciary. So, when Sen. Sonko says that we have been assisted in some war, I do not think that we engaged in any war. We have made our Communication in terms of the court orders and process that was before the House, and they are very clearly spelt out in the Reports of the impeachment. Anybody who cares to read can avail himself or herself a copy of the Committee Report chaired by Sen. Boni Khalwale. So, I do not want that impression to be created. Our issue has been about contested jurisdiction and we respect each and every arm of Government. That will remain so. For Sen. Wetangula, in my recollection, I do not see any Bill that came from the National Assembly to the Senate. The last time when they made an attempt, they withdrew it. Sadly, that is what made us go to court. I thought that after the advisory opinion of the court, at least, all of us would abide by that advisory opinion, which categorically stated that it was binding to all the parties involved. But, as your humble servant, I have faithfully transmitted all our business to the National Assembly as per the Constitution. 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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