Minister, we're talking about the delivery of services. It's important to tell people the truth. These are services being delivered, meaning the government has decided to make this money available, to give it to people or to lend it out. Individuals own their teeth, even if the government provides them with dental care. It's important to tell it like it is.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer told us that it's not possible to implement the budget. I was flabbergasted after hearing Mr. Leitão say he didn't agree with the information given by the Parliamentary Budget Officer.
The government is cutting 16,000 jobs. Those 16,000 people are worried, they don't have answers, and they're calling my office. We scour the information, searching for anything that can be of help. Certain numbers I can understand, but I don't have details. Can you provide evidence to the contrary?
On one hand, the Auditor General told you that you weren't able to give effect to the budget. On the other hand, the Parliamentary Budget Officer said doing so wasn't possible. Now is the time for you to show me otherwise. Convince me. A lot of people are following these proceedings right now.