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    "content": "authority of this Senate is recognised and respected. We are telling all parties involved, be they the National Assembly or any organs of State that tends to undermine the authority of the Senate, that this Senate is willing to protect itself, not only through the constitutional means available, but also political means. We have decided at this point and time to go to the Supreme Court. We believe that the Supreme Court is likely to give a reasoned judgement that might advise other organs of this country on how to reinforce the mandate of the Senate. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not know whether it would be in order for me to think futuristically. We have an existing advisory of this nature where the Speaker of the National Assembly is under obligation to consult with you. With regard to Bills, notwithstanding their nature, a determination must be made by both Speakers of Parliament. We know that these advisories have been ignored. I want to put a rider that it will not be business as usual. If any institution decides to disobey the Supreme Court verdict on account of what mandate the Senate has in the dispensation of the legislative agenda. As my brother Sen. Kagwe said, let it be known that the initiative to go to court must not be viewed as a cowardly initiative by the Senate. I can bear you witness that no particular Member of the National Assembly has a greater standing in society than many of the Senators seated here. If we were to take them to a political contest, they would lose on the first day. We are acting with decorum while pursuing the institutions available to us within the Constitution because we are people who believe in the rule of law. Which Member of the National Assembly marches the gravitas of Sen. Wako from Busia County? Which Member of the National Assembly from Kakamega County marches the gravitas of Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale? Which Member of the National Assembly---"
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