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    "content": "Secondly, I want to thank the Rules and Business Committee responsible for this, for doing a very good job. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I notice that this has been done in accordance with our own Standing Orders. I also note that this has been done taking into consideration the Business of the National Assembly which shows there is adequate harmony between the two Houses. This will allow a steady flow and co-ordination between this House and the National Assembly in transacting national Business. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also note that sufficient recess time has been provided so that we can go out there and meet the electorate, receive new instructions and familiarize ourselves with the challenges of our own people so that we can serve them better. Most importantly, I note one other thing and this has been mentioned by the Mover, Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki. I have been in Parliament before. As he rightly put it, in those days, the House programme was set by the Executive. In fact, we really never knew when our sessions would commence or end as this was determined by the Executive. I am very happy because by the mere fact that we are now able to determine our own programme, this is sufficient demonstration that we are, indeed, independent as a Legislature and this is the way it should be. I want to thank the Senate Majority Leader and the Committee that prepared this programme for ensuring that this independence is sufficiently safeguarded. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to second."
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