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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Orengo",
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        "legal_name": "Aggrey James Orengo",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, very briefly because we have been at this for very long. I thank the leadership of the House from both sides of the divide for the leadership they have shown in this matter. I also thank the membership of the Committee. I want to respond on one issue only. Sen. (Dr.) Machage said that the commissioners have been treated unconstitutionally, but that is not true. As we speak, nobody has removed the commissioners. I can assure him that nobody is going to remove them at any time. I can also assure him that no commissioner has been forced out of office. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, no Commissioner has been forced out of office. Those who wish to remain can do so. That is not in doubt. The Committee was well aware about their legal limitations. The Members should look at Article 251 of the Constitution again. It provides about the removal of the Commissioners. We knew we could not go under Article 251. What we were looking for was vacation from that office which the Commissioners voluntarily told us that they were willing to do. That is how we started talking about a dignified exit from office. However, having said that, Parliament has a great opportunity to show leadership on this occasion; that we can resolve conflicts amongst ourselves. This is the day we should show it. We will not resolve conflicts by looking at selfish interests as other leaders may do but by looking at the question before us today. I am encouraged by the spirit in this House. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I move."
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