André Moura: "Genoino's resignation was the right decision"
The leader of the PSC in the Chamber of Deputies, André Moura, believes that the position taken by former federal deputy José Genoino avoided embarrassment for the entire parliament, which would certainly have expelled him due to his conviction in Criminal Action 470; according to André, if the former deputy's health problems are proven, he defends that he receive full disability retirement benefits.
Sergipe 247 - Federal deputy André Moura, leader of the PSC in the Chamber of Deputies, states that the resignation of former federal deputy José Genoino (PT) last week was a "wise decision." "He used common sense and avoided embarrassment for all of us. It was certain in the House that he would be impeached," the parliamentarian emphasizes in an interview given to Istoé magazine. Genoino is one of those convicted in Criminal Action 470, the mensalão scandal.
André Moura, vice-president of the commission that will analyze the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) guaranteeing full income to workers who retire due to disability in the federal public service, says that if Genoino has "health problems, he has the right to receive full disability retirement benefits." "It is up to the House's medical board to analyze his condition technically and make a decision. It's a technical position," he says.