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"content": "Hon. Deputy Speaker, my colleagues who have spoken before me have given a good explanation of what is happening. I want to suggest that we should report progress, but we need to be very careful – although I have not had a chance to look at the timelines - to ensure that the proposed amendments by the President do not carry the day when we are on recess. We must be very careful even as we debate the Motion when it comes. As a lawyer, I am telling you that the moment the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission makes a funny charge against any elected leader, it means that you stand suspended. You should remember that you have a contract with your constituents. Time is going to run out and you will not be able to execute your duties, unlike a person who is employed on permanent and pensionable terms. So, it is important that we report progress, suspend this particular debate and look at the timelines so that the Constitution does not defeat us. Then we can debate the issue."
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