Friday, March 5, 2010

Respond to the Vice President's speech Boediono Parliament Plenary (Century)


Vice President (VP) Boediono deliver plenary speeches responding to the Century House case for 20 minutes. Boediono explained about the bailout Century. He insisted no personal benefit whatsoever.

Boediono deliver a speech at the Vice Presidential Palace, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, Friday (5/3/2010). Boediono was accompanied by Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister Djoko Suyanto Polhukam, and Finance Minister Sri Mulyani.

As usual, Boediono delivered his speech with a fairly flat intonation. Boediono complete speech follows:

Bismillahirrohmanirrohim
Assalamualaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh,
Peace for us all

Ladies and gentlemen nation and compatriots.

Now it's time for me to talk about the issue of Bank Century.

First of all, let me say that in April last Presidential election, I was elected as vice president accompanying Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Mr. (SBY). Election results that have been validated by the Constitutional Court and the General Elections Commission (KPU).

Constitutional mandate, the president and vice president-elect of the executive functions of state administration. So did the House of Representatives as a result of legitimate elections of legislative functions, including oversight of executive functions. Judicial function carried out by the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court.

This division of tasks is to ensure that no single institution which the state has unlimited power. Each guard and guarded, so that the wheels run state administration transparent, accountable, and responsible.

Bank rescue policy in late 2008 Century ago, is the step to save the national economy from the crisis that hit the storm around the world. So far, the results are already evident. We are saved through the global crisis.

Not occurred to me the slightest intention of both the Chairman KSSK, Ms.. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, to take personal advantage of that policy. Moreover, the state intends harm.

So far there has been no losses to the state as a result of bank rescue Century. If any future losses that happened, I'm sure the cost would be smaller than the real losses that would occur if the Bank Century closed at this time, in the form of payment backlog.

However, losses are actually far more dangerous if the Bank is damaged Century closed financial system and our banking because of the global crisis dragged. If the banking system is broken, not just bankers or owners who suffer the consequences. The impact will hit all people, whether they have the funds in the bank or not.
We certainly have not forgotten how the financial crisis in 1998 which shook so bad and our economy, even shocking social joints of our country's political.

Brothers and countryman countrymen,

By the time the decision to save the Bank Century, I get a report that the Bank is in a state of concern. At the bank itself was a lot happening recently revealed mismanagement and manipulation by the management or owners. Violation of the law has also proven in court. However, a decision must be taken quickly in order to avoid greater risks.

At that time, Century Bank is like a burning house in a village by the danger of fire prone. The house we have saved so the fire did not spread, although the owner of a burglar. Clearly, the burglars have been arrested, but we can not let the fire in his house helped destroy the whole village.

As Governor of Bank Indonesia at the time, I am also aware of various shortcomings in the institution I lead. Shortcomings that I just started to correct in the early months of my assignment in this new place. But these shortcomings should not become an obstacle to an action that must be done quickly. A difficult choice must be imposed for the sake of the greater.

I am sure, a decision I took was right and best for our economy at that time. Therefore I say that I am ready to account for the world and the hereafter.

In the moments that are difficult and full of tension that we see there are officials in various agencies with the sincere intention to work to overcome the critical situation we are facing at that time. I convey to them the maximum award.

Ladies and gentlemen and gentlemen,

After describing the basics of that policy, let me present their views on the political situation in our country.

In a joint effort to build democracy, I have great respect for the House of Representatives and all elements of society who earnestly sought to create clean governance and effective. I also understand and appreciate the establishment of the Committee Questionnaire Century Bank. This is to uphold the principles of transparency and accountability in a clean government.

However, we must acknowledge the controversy of this Century Bank rescue had taken so much time and energy these people. Shift our attention from various national challenge to improve the lot of the people at large. Therefore, I hope, if then further steps should be taken, these steps were carried out proportionally, fair, and conducted by law enforcement authorities.

My view, the Parliament and political parties are important pillars of democracy, in addition to freedom of the press and civil society. Gait each pillar of democracy needs to be maintained with perseverance and patience, to avoid the pressure of short-term lust for power.

We are building a democracy is not to kill each competitor or opponent. But for the race to create a just prosperity. Learning from history in our own country, and other countries, lust narrow excessive politicking can destroy the ideals and the democratic system itself. We certainly do not want to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Brothers and countryman countrymen,

What lessons can we learn from the way the controversy Century Bank rescue this?

Has revealed some weaknesses in our state administration system. This case raises concerns among others, will hamper the executive decision-making process. Uncertainty appears state officials to act quickly because there is no legal certainty and the high political risk. This problem we must overcome together.

I am also very grateful to Almighty God that so far I have had the opportunity to devote himself to the nation and state within the bounds of my ability. I am grateful to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who has given me confidence to accompany and assist him as vice president.

I regard it as a trust position. I never see myself as a politician. I never fight for the political goals of a particular party or group. In carrying out my duties is always of interest guidelines for the state.

I must admit, I never predict beforehand that this position can be a political burden for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and personal burden for my family.

Wore long-Century Bank had problems takes time and thought the President so to some extent interfere with his concentration in carrying out the mandate of the people to run the government.

I am aware, my current position is a political office and therefore I must be ready at any moment to face political challenges, both in the form of criticism or insult.

I also heard a barrage of pressure from some groups that I should resign. Demands of some parties that I hear. But, when I meet these demands, I will go down in history as a leader who ran away from responsibility, as leaders who abuse people who will vote. In addition, I will not betray the trust the President and left him.

All this is not meant to say that my tenure as vice president can not be stopped in the middle of the road. If a majority of representatives in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will, and if all the provisions in the Constitution and other legislation are met, any final decision I will obey the Assembly.

Let us keep our democracy develop freely and steadily. For that let us watch one of the main principles of human rights, the presumption of innocence. Let us not make our democracy as the arena of contest and confrontation mass of funds.

Only then, we can work together for the future of Indonesia is more glorious.

Amin ya robbal alamin.
Maps warohmatullahi wabarakatuh.

Vice President

Boediono

Source: Detik.com

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