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    "content": "colleagues are not interested in doing business in Parliament, then it is clear to the country that all they want is anarchy and chaos. It is in this House that I expect the distinguished Senators from the Opposition to rise and join us in this Committee. They should listen to the views of the members of the public and the clergy. I have seen some of the clergy issuing statements where they have said that they are not endorsing the proposals that are being made to this Bill. I want to encourage those clergymen to come to Parliament instead of issuing those statements. We shall be give people time to make their presentations. Based on the expert opinion and the views of other Kenyans, I have seen many Bills or many proposed laws being amended at that stage. We are not in a dictatorship kind of leadership. I believe that their views will be considered if we find that they are of better reason. For the sake of national good, some will be dropped and others might be included. I want to appreciate my party and I take this nomination with great humility. I come with experience because I happen to have served in the last Select Committee that worked on the election amendments laws that were used during the 8thAugust, 2017 elections. I bring institutional memory. I remember many things that we discussed that led to some of the laws. Those laws were tested on 8th August, 2017 and we saw the difficulty that the IEBC faced when interpreting them. I know that we shall sit down, listen to everybody, consider the views of those who do not believe that this is a step towards the right direction. It is possible that we might sit as a Committee and be convinced by the people, who will appear before us, that there is no need to have this amendment. This has happened before. I do not see the reason as to why anyone who wishes well for this country can refuse to join us if they believe that this country can be guided back to prosperity and enjoy the fruits of our labour. We should not live in such times like now when there is so much suspicion amongst members of our society and uncertainty. That is hurting everybody including business people and many other Kenyans. People are getting worried. I am happy that the majority side has already nominated members of this Committee. It will be a great day for this country if sense trickles to the leaders who come from the minority side and they say that it is in order for them to nominate members to join this Committee. I support this Motion."
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