But one minister who is accused of really putting a dent in party unity is Manuel "Juniour" Herredia. In the heat of the moment when Faber was declared the winner at the May 29th convention - Herredia said that those ministers who supported Faber were "most humble and honest." So what does that say about his colleagues? That they aren't humble or honest? Today, we asked him about the rift that his statements caused:...
Jules Vasquez
"Accusing, humility and honesty are the two hallmarks of being a politician. If you had said they are ugly, well it's not important in politician whether you are ugly or handsome, but you imply that they were neither honest not humble. Sir, this is a very deep insult. Will you be able to recover and regain the support if the cabinet colleagues?"
Hon. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism
"Well Jules, speaking for myself, I believe, I consider myself a humble and honest guy. Like I said, if what I said, I didn't say it with bad intentions. I feel that all of them are honest. There are people that are more honest than others, but I believe they are honest also. They are honest people, genuine people and like I said probably I went a little too far, but I have apologized and there is nothing wrong in being humble and humiliating yourself many times for the interest of the party right."
Jules Vasquez
"Are you concern now that others may try and show that you are not as honest as you say?"
Hon. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism
"Well, if there is any evidence or proof, fine. I will not argue anything. I know within myself what I have done for many years from local government to now - 20 plus years that I am there and up to now nobody have pointed fingers to say this is what you have done. We all do little mistakes and so, but anything that is grievous, I am sure it's yet to be shown."
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