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    "id": 492447,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/492447/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Maanzo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Kitonga Maanzo",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute to the Motion today as per the Order Paper. The Motion talks of exposition of public policy in the Address of His Excellency the President on Monday, 6th October of this year. On the issue of public policy, I think the President set a good example and a good precedent that the presidents of this country could subject to law. He set a good example by subjecting himself to the law and following the Constitution to the letter. However, we noticed that there could be international politics and it is also a matter before a court of law. When a matter is before a court of law, then it is only fair that one goes through the whole process of law, evidence is given and the person is either acquitted or convicted. I think by doing so, the President did a good thing to subject himself to the jurisdiction of the international court and he was able to be back in the country to continue performing his duties. I will pick from his Speech; Kenya is more important than him. A country is more important than an individual. By doing so, he showed respect to the country both internationally and locally. I think it is a good example to follow in future, that when we have such matters we subject ourselves to the jurisdiction of international court or any other court. The President recognized the sovereignty of this House and that of the people of Kenya. As a nation, we are subject to international law. Therefore, I support."
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