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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have three simple things that I wish to say. First, I congratulate the House for how they have transacted this extraordinary business today. Secondly, I point out something that I have heard a few of our colleagues mention. I think Sen. Ongoro mentioned that these amendments have been requested by the Jubilee Coalition and the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC). This being a House of records, let it be on record that these amendments were requested by the IEBC and the Jubilee Coalition has nothing to do with it. In conclusion, I remind my fellow leaders that our actions sometimes demand counter actions. I heard the Senate Minority Leader say that for the first time, he saw police officers lead the Speaker’s procession. I was waiting for him to tell us when is the other time when he saw Members of the National Assembly block the Speaker’s procession as was witnessed in the National Assembly. As leaders, if we behave in a sober way, then we will be accorded the respect. I challenge the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) that given the sobriety with which this matter has been handled by this House; will they consider calling off the planned mass action on 4th January, 2017? Let them demonstrate leadership the same way this House has done. That is the kind of the direction we wish to move this country to. Thank you."
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