FBI experts contacted for assistance - Joseph Muscat

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that what happened yesterday was shocking for him personally and the country. “The people of good will are ashamed of what happened today. These actions are unacceptable. I am politically committed to not leaving a stone unturned on this issue.”

He said he gave instructions to the police to do whatever was necessary, without any concerns for budget limitations. Muscat said that FBI experts will be brought to Malta to help out in investigations. “This does not mean I don’t believe in our police force. But I want the resources of one of the world’s most sophisticated countries.”

Muscat said that the PN leader decided to comment on the issue politically. “I stand here as a politician, as this country’s Prime Minister. I was Daphne’s primary target, but I will not try and take political advantage of this.”

He said that Delia mentioned the fact that Daphne Caruana Galizia used to attack the magistrate involved in the case, the AFM commander and the Police Commissioner. “While we act according to the law, I invite the PN leader and a person of trust to a meeting after this sitting so that we can reassure him that the investigations will be carried properly. We have to show everyone that there is no one above the law. We want everyone to know that no one will get away with murder in this country.“

“From my part, I want to tell the people that this is a moment of unity. I will not reply to political insinuations. History will judge us not by what we write on Facebook, but by the actions we take.”

Muscat added: “I will not speak politically about this issue. I expect to be attacked. I am in politics after all. But we have to understand that someday we will not be here. I represent an institution. Let’s show the public we’ve grown up.”

Muscat said that he feels the family might be offended, or deem it inappropriate to pass on his condolences. “I will not blame Caruana Galizia’s family if they feel angry about what I say.”