The utmost respect for the opinions and criticism after the appointment of the leadership of Tg1, Raiuno and the four deputy directors, but the decision taken by the board of directors at Viale Mazzini was "one they had to take'' said general manager Mauro Masi to AGI over the phone, the day after the 'turbulent' session of the board. ''I have the utmost respect for the legitimate opinions of the political parties'' said Masi, ''however I would like to point out that the Company has filled the most urgent gaps. They had to do this'' Masi concluded ''and in some way it was required by those responsible for the management of the important company Rai is''.