“Eu acabei assumindo e sei que é uma visão controvertida que gerou críticas de parte da imprensa, até de veículos internacionais. Tomei a decisão que me pareceu melhor para buscar a consolidação dos avanços que tivemos. Não podemos correr o risco de retrocesso”
Portal translation: I ended up taking the post and I know it is a controversial view that generated criticism from part of the press, even international outlets. I made the decision that seemed best to me to seek the consolidation of the advances we have had. We cannot run the risk of a setback
The translation is the portal's; the original text, in Portuguese, is the one that prevails.
Context
At the same press conference, Moro justified accepting the post by the consolidation of Lava Jato's advances.
Where
Press conference · First press conference as minister-designate (Curitiba)
Muitas pessoas foram presas lá. Até mais do que aqui. Mas a expectativa é de que fosse diminuída a corrupção – o que não se confirmou. Achei que havia essa possibilidade aqui. Não contrariei aquela minha afirmação de que ‘jamais entraria na política’. Na minha […]
Portal translation: Many people were arrested there. Even more than here. But the expectation was that corruption would be reduced – which was not confirmed. I thought there was that possibility here. I did not contradict my statement that 'I would never enter politics'. From my […]
Sergio Moro · November 6, 2018 · Press conference · First press conference as minister-designate (Curitiba)
