The senator (PSD-MG), one of the names being considered for the position of minister of the (Supreme Federal Court), told journalists this Thursday (16) that he feels honored with the support of colleagues from the House, but that “there is no way to speculate” about who will occupy the seat opened after the announcement of .
He added that it was a decision “exclusive to the president, which must be respected, whatever it may be.” “I remember the minister [do STF] Flávio Dino saying, and paraphrasing someone, that you don’t campaign for this, but at the same time you don’t refuse an invitation. This is the logic,” he said.
which intends to nominate the head of the (Advocacia-Geral da União), to the STF. The expectation is that the announcement will take place this week, despite strong pressure from judges for Pacheco’s appointment.
Asked about the support for his name in the political world, Pacheco considered that “it is very difficult to comment on this”, but that he is “obviously very honored and very satisfied”.
“These are demonstrations that arise from those who live with me and know my work in Parliament, also people linked to Justice, people from the STF itself, who have recognition and appreciation for me, but they are demonstrations. This is President Lula’s decision that must be respected whatever it may be”, he stated.
“The commitment I have is with the Senate’s mandate, that’s what we have for today”, he continued.
Asked about the name of the minister, also considered for the position and close to Lula, Pacheco stated that the candidate is “someone very well prepared, provides a good service to the AGU”.
“I have nothing but praise to give to Messias, as well as to minister Bruno Dantas, from TCU, who is a member of the Senate, came first in the Senate competition, and is also someone for whom we have a lot of appreciation”, he said.
