18 May 2017
Brazil's President Temer: I will not resign
Brazilian President Temer continues to speak to the press, saying that he will not resign.
Key quotes (via Reuters):
- Waiting to hear recording of allegations
- Efforts to pull economy out of recession could be undone
- Denies authorizing payment of bribe to silence defendant in corruption case
- Will prove my innocence at supreme court
- Investigation should be quick