What they said and what they meant to say:
I was not kicked upstairs. – John Dalli
(I’d like to think I was not kicked upstairs but everybody knows that I am only here because I was beginning to be a little uncomfortable downstairs.)
I have to say that the manner in which the decision was taken and, even worse, how it was sought to be justified afterwards, continues to baffle me. – Joe Borg
(I feel used. They should have told me from the start that “musical chairs” would get priority over the needs of the country. And by the way, why does that geezer with a Macchiavellian reputation get to advise Gonzo when we all know he wants to be either Commissioner in Brussels or (failing that) an Auditor in Luxembourg?)
When asked whether he believed the Prime Minister had the Nationalist Party in mind when opting for Mr Dalli, Dr Borg said: “I prefer not to comment – everybody can form a judgment about this decision for themselves.”
Oh Yes We Can.
