Sorry LOPEZ but while I'm on the warpath ....
I forgot my other gripe (in addition to loose/lose) is the incorrect use of "there"
Your sentence should read "...even if they're completely wrong"
You are, however, completely correct. Malta is entitled to his figures. It's just that if he puts them up for public consumption he has to expect that they will be questioned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMyNk8J1c8g