Debating is not one of Marzuki Alie's talents. The House of Representatives (DPR) speaker is better known as someone who makes speech freely and openly. In fact, his statements have been known to create controversy.

Three years ago, this Democrat Party politician was condemned for making a suggestion that was seen to be insenstive to the tsunami victims of Mentawai Island in West Sumatra. "Mentawai is an island, hit by a tsunami and big waves. Tha