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    "id": 857953,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ochillo-Ayacko",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ochilo George Mbogo Ayacko",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to make a few remarks in respect to this important Bill. It is important to appreciate the primacy of our Constitution. The Constitution is a supreme document that binds all institutions and citizens. It is the basis upon which mandate is exercised. It is clear that any time there is mention of the word ―Parliament‖ that gives or lends credence that Parliament means the National Assembly and the Senate. Any attempt at excluding the Senate from the meaning of Parliament – for those who are vigilant, loyal or committed to constitutionalism – is an affront. This is a Bill that intends to make us sticklers to the Constitution. It is a Bill that intends to make the exercise of ratification of treaties or treaty making comply with the spirit of the Constitution, which requires that both Houses ventilate or speak to the subject of the treaty that should be ratified. Before I joined this House, I read and listened to people talking about quarrels between the two Houses. Such issues should not arise. These are issues that the makers of our Constitution, 2010 addressed. Therefore, we should also understand, so that we proceed in harmony. I am happy that at long last, in the context of treaty making and ratification, there is recognition of the role of the Senate. It is important that the interest of county governments and the people who may be affected by those treaties are capture, and there The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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