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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wetangula",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Moses Masika Wetangula",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You are dead right in strict compliance with the Standing Orders. However, in practical terms, it is very difficult. There are certain issues and happenings that will be so important but may not fall within the framework of the Standing Orders as you read them. That is why you exercise your discretion under Standing Order No.1. If one of us was assaulted by goons at the gate while coming here five minutes to time and we will require to raise a statement on the Floor of the House for the protection of Members, then the times lines have to be vacated and waived for the better management of the House. We agree with you that, for example, if a Member is raising a point of order or a statement on a matter that happened in our counties a week or a month ago, we have sufficient time to come to you through the Office of the Clerk of the Senate in good time. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is good to give us a rider that there will be exceptional circumstances that will require flexibility for the better management of the House and the affairs of state. Otherwise, if we become too strict, the law becomes an ass and we do not want to go in that direction. I thank you."
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