LT. GOVERNOR UNDERHILL: "I DO NOT HAVE TIES TO THE MOB. NEVER DID, NEVER WILL."
BY Patricia Asaro | November 12, 2020
Lieutenant Governor Frank Underhill
The San Andreas Network team conducted an interview with Lieutenant Governor Frank Underhill. The written version of the interview can be seen below.
Patricia Asaro: Mister Underhill, I will begin this interview by congratuating you on your new position in San Andreas. You were appointed to be the Lieutenant Governor today. How does the new position feel like? Is it a big change in your opinion?
Frank Underhill: We shouldn't get ahead of ourselves yet. I was appointed, but I will only assume office in a few days. As I mentioned earlier today, I'm thankful for the opportunity and I'm looking forward to it.
Patricia Asaro: It's only a matter of time before you assume office, Mister Underhill. What are your plans once you are officially on the said position? Would you make changes in the office and the State?
Frank Underhill: Both me and the Governor believe that the first order of business should be to appoint a new Secretary of State and ensure a smooth transition of power. I hope I'll be able to go public with my decision soon. One of my key agenda points this term would be to reform the State Government. It's something that I started going through as Secretary of State, and I hope we'll be able to finalize the process as soon as possible. Now as Lieutenant Governor, however, I'm sure the process will be done quite quickly, in addition to other reforms and legislation.
Patricia Asaro: Politics in San Andreas have been quite heated lately. I'd like to hear your comment on several statements that came from several politicians. On the 29th of September, 2020 the San Andreas Democratic Party Senator, Mister Odell Mondale has stated that he advocates marijuana legalization in order to lower the crime rate in East Los Santos. What are your views on legalization of marijuana for open use?
Frank Underhill: Let's get it straight, I mentioned multiple times that I was for the usage of various narcotics in the medical field, however I also follow the findings and research of our Department of Health. The idea of legalizing marijuana is something that needs to be reviewed, both by the Senate and by the Department of Health, whether it's for recreational use or medical one, such as to ease pain and so forth. I welcome Senator Mondale to work with our Department of Health and our Republican State Senators and come up with potential options.
Patricia Asaro: Mister Charles Moreno has stated that he's disappointed from the San Andreas Democratic Party. You were his opponent during the elections. How was and how is your personal and professional relation now with Mister Moreno? Furthermore, the election ended with you and your wife, Miss Sugely Cuevas Underhill facing charges for corruption. The court verdict was that both of you aren't guilty and you resumed your political career. Can you tell us more about that period?
Frank Underhill: I watched the interview with Charles and he said it himself, we're not in touch. Moreno himself admitted that it was all a hoax, an attempt to slander a stronger candidate who was beating him in all polls. Yes, we won in court and now we're winning in the field. Charles knows he was enabling a fraud, a "fake news" story if you want to call it that way, and he let it go on and on, parading his campaign around it. I'm glad he decided to speak up on the issue and that he apologized.
Patricia Asaro: Mister Underhill, there has been allegations against you, about you having ties to an organized crime group. How do you comment these allegations?
Frank Underhill: Charles Moreno was here last week and debunked it. No, I do not have ties to the mob. I never did, and never will.
Patricia Asaro: What are your thoughts on punishment versus rehabilitation?
Frank Underhill: I believe we should put some effort into helping those who are seeking help to get back onto the right track. However, we also cannot be light on crime.
Patricia Asaro: Mister Underhill, thank you for accepting the offer for an interview, it has been a pleasure to have you in the studio.
Frank Underhill: Thank you for the invitation, the pleasure is mine.
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