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    "id": 750136,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abdirahman",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Abdirahman Ali Hassan",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for allowing me to contribute to the Motion before us this afternoon as we are probably likely to head home in the next few hours. When this Report first came to the House, I remember contributing to it and very explicitly saying that we could not rubberstamp it as Members of this House. We need to have a choice as we are holding back member countries of the East African Community (EAC) from moving forward. By now, we should have submitted our lists and the push and pull that we see should not have arisen. I am glad that the Joint Committee further met and amended the rules to indicate that the CORD, just like the other side will be doing, nominates additional names for adoption. This is for purpose of justice and fair play for anyone who may be interested in securing the slots to the EALA. Kenya is not a number two, three or four in the EAC. Kenya is a first in a number of areas. Whether it is in the technical field or the Legislative Assemblies, Kenya is a country to reckon with. We cannot hold at ransom any group of membership who would have moved forward. I have had an opportunity to look at the number of legislations that were passed by the EALA that existed until 4th June, 2017. They have done a commendable job. All those who served us in that Assembly have done an extremely good job. We would have moved forward doing other things. The Senate in particular should not be blamed for delaying this. I call upon the leadership, even from my side, to take it upon themselves. We cannot talk about justice on one side and fail to do justice ourselves. I support the position of the Joint Committee as proposed by the Senator of Trans Nzoia County and I fully agree with those amendments."
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