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    "id": 71008,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Musyoka",
    "speaker_title": "The Vice-President and Minister for Home Affairs",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka",
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    "content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for making it clear that under Standing Order No.40 the Chair has already ruled that the presence of the Prime Minister is not mandatory. I think matters should be allowed to rest at that. On the other hand, we are all aware of the gravity of the situation that is facing this nation as a result of the proceedings by Mr. Ocampo at the International Criminal Court (ICC). I want to assure this House and the country that the Government is seized with this matter. As I speak, His Excellency the President has already issued a Statement urging the country to remain calm and I want to join him in that regard. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a lawyer, I feel seriously concerned that the law of natural justice which requires that no person shall be condemned unheard is apparently not applicable when it comes to proceedings before the ICC. Therefore, I want to say that I be allowed to reserve further comments until we fully consult within the Government and, if need be, issue a further Statement before this House, hopefully, tomorrow should we decide to adjourn. Even if this House adjourns, I have just said that the Government will remain seized with this matter. Therefore, it is important, as legislators, that we do not join the fray in condemning unheard citizens of this country who will be entitled to full representation and fair trial because we shall insist on that. I want to say that summons have not even been issued. What has happened at the Hague today was simply a mentioning of names which in itself is a very serious matter. However, upon mentioning of names, I would be extremely surprised if any of us was to begin to say that anybody mentioned should step aside because the process has not even began. At the point at which summons will be issued, maybe, one would be justified in asking whoever has been mentioned to step aside. However, to ask at the mere mention"
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