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    "id": 97824,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/97824/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mudavadi",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 84,
        "legal_name": "Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi",
        "slug": "musalia-mudavadi"
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, in recent weeks, statements have been made that planted doubts over the eagerly awaited referendum on the proposed Constitution. These statements have been based on events and actions in which the Government had no hand whatsoever. But they have been used to create doubts about the Government’s commitment to a free, decent, fair contest and poll. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government’s policy is clear and straightforward. First, the Government will not deploy any of its apparatus or financial resources to favour one side or the other. The referendum will be conducted in a level playing field. The Government wants the contest to be decent, free and fair. Secondly, the Government will provide maximum security for all participating in the campaign, either political leaders or ordinary citizens. There is absolutely no place for violence in the democratic processes of Kenya. We shall not allow anyone to intimidate any of us by any act of violence. Third, the Government appeals to all Kenyans to be vigilant, so that the campaign will be civil and decent and that it will never be divisive. We appeal for tolerance. All of us cherish the fundamental value of freedom of expression in our society."
}