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    "id": 450715,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "July 9, 2014 SENATE DEBATES 44 Sen. Hassan",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Bill and, at the same time, commend the Mediation Committee for coming up with this excellent undertaking. I think what we need to do is to device methodologies through the provisions in this Bill that will allow us to invite our colleagues who are nominated so that they can participate in these forums. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wanted to share what Sen. Kagwe indicated, that this Bill actually strengthens the role of consultations in decision-making and actually provides that cover for Governors to be participative and inclusive in decision making. I do not see any fears that the Governors are trying to express that this Bill in any way usurps or encroaches on the roles of the Executive. Most of these Senators here are people with distinction and who will distinguish where their boundaries are and where the boundaries they must never cross are. I think, therefore, as we pass this Bill, most of us will take that personal responsibility to ensure that we stay the course and allow the Governors to do their job while we do our jobs as Senators. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to support."
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