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Mindaugas Sinkevičius: I believe I am resistant to temptations and corruption

Mindaugas Sinkevičius: I believe I am resistant to temptations and corruption

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated he is resistant to temptations and corruption, acknowledging past illegal practices that have since been rectified.
  • He referred to a historical practice that was illegal and wrong but has been corrected, with courts assessing guilt.
  • Sinkevičius believes his past actions have been judged by the courts and also by public opinion.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius has asserted his resilience against corruption and temptation, acknowledging past "illegal and wrong" practices that have since been corrected. Speaking on the politika.lt podcast, Sinkevičius addressed historical issues within the system, stating that while the practice was wrong, it has been rectified and legal consequences have been faced.

"I think I am resistant. I know I am resistant," Sinkevičius stated. He referred to a situation that had been repeated hundreds of times, describing it as a historical practice that was illegal and improper. He emphasized that this practice has been corrected and that legal paths have been taken by many involved.

Sinkevičius believes that the courts have evaluated the guilt associated with these past actions. Beyond the legal assessments, he also indicated that he has faced other forms of evaluation from society. The article notes that copying the text of this news without written consent from ELTA is prohibited.

Well, I think I am resistant. I know I am resistant. Yes, we had a situation that repeated itself hundreds of times. It was a historical practice – illegal, wrong. It has been corrected, but many will still have to go through the legal path. I went that path. I think the courts have assessed the guilt. Besides, I have other societal assessments.

— Mindaugas SinkevičiusSpeaking on the politika.lt podcast about his resistance to corruption and past legal issues.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.