21 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, in providing the House with direction, I think it will be most appropriate for you to look into that question raised by hon. Abdikadir. You have been firm and categorical about the dignity of this House, and how it must not only conduct its business, but be seen by the entire world and this country to conduct its business. So, in a case where the Chair throws out--- It is the duty of the Chair to ask hon. Members to step out and cite them for misconduct or other reason and then proceed to vote---
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21 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I apologize and stand guided. The issue as to whether the rejection by the House of the Committee’s Report equaled an approval, in my view, needs very clear guidance, so that in debating and canvassing matters, we do not end up in a situation where we do things in reverse. Approval must be direct and must be canvassed through a specific Motion to approve a specific matter or recommendation or persons for a specific reason. I hope that you will be persuaded that this decision of the House to reject the Report, no matter the circumstances, could ...
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, we could deliver it on Thursday, next week.
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, we could deliver it on Thursday, next week.
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, last week, when debate on this Motion first came up, it was a very passionate debate. One might even say that it was a very high octane debate. As I was attempting to catch the Speakerâs eye, I found myself on the receiving end. I was called a heckler. I was fortunate that the Chair then protected us because we suffered a great deal of intimidation. People were attempting to stop us from rising to support this Committee in the work that it had done. So, I hope that as we progress, the debate will, perhaps, be ...
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, last week, when debate on this Motion first came up, it was a very passionate debate. One might even say that it was a very high octane debate. As I was attempting to catch the Speakerâs eye, I found myself on the receiving end. I was called a heckler. I was fortunate that the Chair then protected us because we suffered a great deal of intimidation. People were attempting to stop us from rising to support this Committee in the work that it had done. So, I hope that as we progress, the debate will, perhaps, be ...
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, there was a contribution by hon. Member about when passion--- but there was no unanimity.
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, there was a contribution by hon. Member about when passion--- but there was no unanimity.
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, you know it is fantastic when debate is punctuated by interludes of laughter; I thank Mrs. Odhiambo-Mabona for creating one such moment.
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20 Dec 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, you know it is fantastic when debate is punctuated by interludes of laughter; I thank Mrs. Odhiambo-Mabona for creating one such moment.
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