"I'm leaving with a light soul and a sense of accomplishment," says Temer

In his last Christmas speech, President Michel Temer thanked (24) all Brazilians, including those who did not support it. He also said that he had spared no effort or energy, highlighted the progress made in his management and the reforms negotiated. He wished everyone a merry Christmas and said that he was leaving the government "with a light soul and a sense of accomplishment".

"I leave with a light soul and a sense of accomplishment, with all my heart, my heart, my thanks to all, and a merry Christmas Eve, stay with God, be at peace," said Temer, who , January 1, 2019, handed the presidential belt to Jair Bolsonaro, elected last October.

Temer also said that "the time has come to demonstrate" who did it for two and a half years, he was at the head of the government. The speech was broadcast on national radio and television at 8:30 pm and lasted about three minutes.

"[Quero] Thank you to all Brazilians, indifferently, to those who supported me and also to those who did not support me, because democracy is that – C & # It is possible to think and prove that it is possible to do more for Brazil and for the life of all, whatever the difficulties, the imposed barriers ",

According to Temer, all the difficulties encountered were valid. "It was worth every obstacle overcome, every moment lived, every conquest made," he said. "You can be sure that I have spared no effort, no energy, and I know that I am delivering a much better Brazil than I have received.There are reforms and advances that have already placed our country in a new era. "

The president stressed that the wish of all is to have a Brazil" more and more prosperous and more and more fraternal, more and more equal ". According to him, in the midst of so many desires, it is necessary to thank God.

"[Quero] Thank God for giving me the opportunity, the honor, to serve my country.Thank you for giving me the serenity to fulfill the mission that I have. was entrusted.Thank you for letting me support the Order and Progress inscribed on our flag, which has become the hallmark of our leadership. "

Temer also thanked the family and ministers. "All my team, men and women of value, who have always been by my side and who have always helped me turn around."