Hartono cool under pressure

Hartono cool under pressure

JAKARTA (JP): As the debate over the next president and vice
president seems to have died down, public talk has turned more
than ever to the make-up of the forthcoming cabinet.

Outgoing Minister of Information R. Hartono is one of the
names often touted to be high on the list of those who will
receive a senior post.

During a light moment with the minister, journalists tried to
get a reaction from him to see if the rumors were true.

One reporter came up to Hartono during a break in one of the
sessions and asked: "Can we take a picture with you before you
become the minister of home affairs?"

The smiling Hartono remained cool, refusing to give any signal
which would either confirm or deny the suggestion.

Hartono and his wife merely invited 20 reporters to join him
in the photo. (das)