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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mugo",
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        "legal_name": "Beth Wambui Mugo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to also contribute to the ongoing debate. I would like to start by saluting and congratulating both His Excellency the President and his Deputy President, Mr. William Ruto, for the manner they have handled themselves since they took power. They have proved to the whole world that they believe in the rule of law. They have also proved to the whole world that they are mature, responsible and trusted leaders. Africa as a continent is accused of lacking these qualities. The action of the President has been applauded across the globe because of the humility and the maturity. It is a pity to hear some of our own people here in the country criticizing that very noble act. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, there comes a time when one must stand for his country and not for self. I went to The Hague and I have been there three times. I have followed the debate and what the judges and the prosecutor have been saying there, especially the lead prosecutor. Even before the confirmation of the case against the President, the world was amazed because everybody thought that there was no case. However, the charges were still confirmed. I want to support Sen. Keter, this is a political case. When the Americans themselves withdrew from The Hague, they said that it is a political court and there is nothing about justice in it. I want to believe that the court was created for the Africans. In fact, it was created to promote neo-colonialism for them to control Africa. You just need to see who is being taken to The Hague and from which continent. It does not mean that the others do not commit even worse atrocities than Africans. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, from what transpired at The Hague, it was quite clear that there is absolutely no case, especially both against the President, the Deputy President and Mr. Sang. This is because they do not have credible witnesses. It came out that the witnesses have been bribed to orchestrate this case. Who led this campaign? It is the west. It is well known that they were hiding behind human rights, civil society and the victims. The victims have said, time and again, that they have forgiven one another and they are now working together in the villages. So, who are these people? Who are these victims? Is it the civil society, which more than often acts like the opposition to the 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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