He said that his remark had not referred to the poor but to those who were unsuccessful in their profession but embarked on a political career merely with the purpose of making a livelihood and for financial gains. Lázár also said the remarks were parts of a longer speech and out of their original context. The three opposition parties slammed the senior Fidesz official for his remarks. Lázár sued the journals, which had claimed that he used these words in connection with the poor. The verdict of the Court of the city of Eger found that Lázár was right, and the record was manipulated.
