{"id":486262,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/486262/?format=json","text_counter":383,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Ochieng","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":2955,"legal_name":"David Ouma Ochieng'","slug":"david-ouma-ochieng"},"content":"Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, it is very important that there is a continuum in the East African Community (EAC). We started with a Free Trade Area (FTA). We moved into a customs union, and are proceeded to a common market. We are now moving very fast into a monetary union. Soon, we will be asked to rubber-stamp, or basically approve, a political federation. The sooner we know this, the better. I have so much to say, but I can see the red light blinking. At this juncture, may I just say that I second the Motion? I have so much to say. I do not want to rush on these The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."}