{"id":550081,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/550081/?format=json","text_counter":223,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Ongoro","speaker_title":"The Temporary Speaker","speaker":{"id":125,"legal_name":"Elizabeth Ongoro Masha","slug":"elizabeth-ongoro"},"content":" Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, that is a good observation. His absence does not stop us from proceeding with the debate. However, it would be in order if he were here. I will communicate the same to the whips to ensure that the leadership of the House is always present when we make important contributions. Nevertheless, we have to proceed."}