Curcio hits back at criticism

(ANSA) - Rome, January 19 - Civil Protection Chief Fabrizio Curcio on Thursday hit back at criticism of the speed of the response to the emergencies caused by the recent wave of snow and Wednesday's fresh round of earthquakes in central Italy. "I limit myself to working and I don't indulge in controversy, but I call for respect to those who are working in difficult conditions. Those who touch the system, touch the country," he said.