Nationalist MP Edwin Vassallo said tonight that Franco Debono had spoken with sincerity in parliament during the no confidence debate. But now that everyone's curiosity was satisfied, it was the Opposition which had a major problem, he said.
Mr Vassallo was the last speaker in this evening's sitting and spoke shortly after Dr Debono's hour-long speech.
He explained that Dr Debono had spoken freely as one expected in a democracy and as was his right. He had spoken about what he felt was not fair and right.
Now that Dr Debono had spoken, the Opposition's trouble stemmed from the fact that it had not given reasons for its motion of no confidence.
The Opposition had used Dr Debono as the reason why the government should be toppled. Now that itscuriosity was satisfied, now that Dr Debono had said what he needed to say, the Opposition had a problem justifying its motion.
This was the moment of truth. For the 11th time in this legislature, when it sensed disagreement within the government ranks, the Opposition moved a motion aimed at tripping the government. The most recent was the motion of no confidence in the Transport Minister where the...
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