He thus reacted to a Nova television report according to which he tried to collect compromising material about some deputies with the aim of possible extortion."Unlike a number of other politicians from all parties in parliament, I accept full responsibility for my naivety and my mistakes.
I made the decision on Friday evening. The wage and advantages of a deputy are not of a bigger importance to me than the saving of my own honour," Morava said.He said he had succumbed to a provocation prepared by his Television reportage confirms Czech blackmailing scandal ...
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(Ceske Noviny)
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