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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Hassan",
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        "legal_name": "Hassan Omar Hassan Sarai",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity. Over the last two days we have demonstrated something that I learnt, called the art of generalship. The art of generalship is that, where you are ready to give a shoot-to-kill order, but compassionate enough to be able to pardon those who are able to face the noose. Mr. Speaker, Sir, yesterday, young Senators in this House had decided that they were going to defend the integrity and leadership of this House. In fact, Sen. Sonko had told me that they had appointed me at that point to speak in the Press Conference. I had put my sound bites in order so that we could speak in defence of this Senate. But out of Mr. Speaker’s wisdom and leadership, we decided to return to the base and we did so. Further to that, even despite further attempt towards provocation and acrimony, the Speaker has still demonstrated wisdom. In fact, he has taught us law and asserted the authority of this House. I must commend him because this is his first landmark ruling. In this ruling, we have seen wisdom, intellect and etiquette in terms of the rule of law. As a young Senator in this House, I want to appreciate the fact that I am properly in this House and hope to learn from the broader diversity. Mr. Speaker, Sir, your ruling, as Sen. Orengo has said, will go into history. I do believe that we will make reference to it in future. I want the Speaker of the other House and county assemblies, to borrow a cue from the Speaker of the Senate, who has 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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