Romanian President Delivers Lofty Speech, Calls For Country’s Modernization
Basescu said Romania needs a strong modernization process, a solid legal system, as well as modern education and healthcare systems, arguing politicians ought to render the country’s laws more powerful and efficient.
"Romania needs a solid modernization process, which falls into politicians’ responsibility. Our predecessors 150 years ago placed the national interest above political interests. Romania’s political elite ought to place the national interest above its interests, namely, to modernize the country," added Basescu.
Basescu also said Saturday, during his speech in northeastern city of Iasi, that Romania needs politicians who are willing to make sacrifices for Romanians, adding politicians must understand that nobody is above the law.
Moreover, the head of state highlighted Romania came into being and started to thrive soon after January 24, 1859, when Wallachia and Moldavia united, adding this process can never be hindered.