Victor Ponta

“The image of Russian troops pouring into Ukraine and encircling military units in Crimea has been a wake-up call that will reverberate for a generation.”

“I would like to thank my colleagues for voting a Social Democrat prime minister and to assure them I will vote a liberal president, as well.”

“Reducing debt through budgetary consolidation is essential to restoring Europe's financial health.”

“Uncertainty is normal in the first few days of a new government.”

“We can only restore faith in government if the state itself becomes an efficient, effective and transparent ally of the people. Bureaucratic inefficiencies, abuses of power and the misappropriation of public funds must end.”

“In Romania, we have pledged to create a modern public service: well-educated, appropriately rewarded and above all, de-politicized.”

“There is no breach of European rules committed by companies from Romania or on Romanian territory.”

“Only together do Europe and the U.S. stand a chance of keeping liberal democracy as the central doctrine for organizing world affairs.”

“Fiscal discipline is a priority in Romania, and we have already proven we are committed and able to make real progress in this area.”

“Romania is still very much underutilizing its natural and human potential.”

“The best thing anyone can do in life is to give opportunities to a child.”