Many Europeans are confused by the terms Roma and Romania. They wonder if it is an ethnicity or a nation of 22 million citizens. Traian Basescu citizenconfuseethnicity Change image and share on social
Romania will always defend the Roma's right to move freely in Europe. They are European citizens and as long as there is no evidence they broke the law they should enjoy the same rights of any European citizen. Traian Basescu breakcitizendefend share on social
When I was the captain of a ship I never failed to bring my ship to port and I won't fail to bring Romania to safe harbor. The belief that the president no longer represents the people is false. Traian Basescu beliefbringcaptain Change image and share on social
We are the country that has attracted the biggest volume of foreign investment in southeastern Europe in the past few years. Romania doesn't need to beat itself, believing that it is a second-class citizen. Traian Basescu attractbeatbelieve share on social
My suspension was a long-planned move... and was done to protect would-be convicts in Romanian politics. Traian Basescu convictlongmove Change image and share on social
The increase in salaries at private companies has exploded, and Romania also faces a labor shortage, especially in construction. We believe that the Romanian market will remain an incentive, so that migration will not be an issue. Traian Basescu companyconstructionexplode share on social
The dramatic wish of Romanians at the end of the Second World War was to be occupied by the Americans and not by the Russians. Traian Basescu americandramaticend Change image and share on social
I assure Romanians that once I return... I will try and generate a sentiment of reconciliation in society. Divisions in society must be stopped, they must be annihilated, because Romania needs all its energy to... integrate into the civilized world. Traian Basescu annihilateassurecivilize share on social
I assure you I will not miss the chance to show you that you were right when you voted for me. Traian Basescu assurechancemis Change image and share on social
I ask you to stand by my side in the next five years. We shall live a good life in a Romania of all Romanians. Traian Basescu goodlifelive Change image and share on social