"The social policy of the President of Ukraine is purposeful and systematic, and this can be traced throughout his entire activity, starting from the proclamation of the Program '10 Steps Toward the People' – noted the head of the Volyn Regional State Administration, member of the Council of the 'Our Ukraine' party, Volodymyr Bondar during a meeting with journalists. He emphasized the new social initiatives of the President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko. In particular, an increase in the minimum wage, support for large families, strengthening of social protection for public sector workers, military servicemen, vulnerable segments of the population, the revival of rural medicine, and incentives for highly qualified specialists to work in rural areas. According to Volodymyr Bondar, the initiatives announced by the President are not new, however, this is an important step toward the implementation of a qualitatively new social reform and the overcoming of social injustice in the state. "The implementation of an effective system of social protection is today the primary task of the authorities, because we must consolidate the achievements of the presidential team; a dignified life must become a reality for millions, not for a few" – emphasized the Volyn leader.
In addition, Volodymyr Bondar noted that "people's deputies, if they truly profess the principle of equality and are with the common people, do not need parliamentary immunity. The shameful practice of hiding behind a parliamentary mandate from criminal liability should be stopped. Parliament must defend the interests of society.