{"id":461610,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/461610/?format=json","text_counter":167,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Wakhungu","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":1889,"legal_name":"Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu","slug":"chrisantus-wamalwa-wakhungu"},"content":"Thank you, hon. Speaker. It is, indeed, a difficult situation. We have really consulted, as you can see. I have just realized that my Whip is here and for the purpose of this, I have been advised that we should withdraw that amendment. We support Shukra. It comes a time when decision-making is very difficult. As you can see, leadership has disappeared. My card was there, only to realize that you could not catch my eye but now that I have a chance to speak, I am thankful. If you look at the Article of this Protocol --- It is important to note that there comes a time where silence means betrayal. There comes a time when you do not make decisions for your own convenience. I am forced to provide leadership and to urge my colleagues that we support hon. Gure so that we move forward."}