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All sensible politicians favor growth, just as we all favor sound public finances. Both can be achieved if we rationalize spending, invest available resources wisely, and clamp down on tax evasion.

From Victor Ponta

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.

From Victor Ponta

In the end, I think the majority of Romanian society will understand that if we respect environmental protection standards, if we have benefits in taxes, royalties, jobs, we should do what all the modern countries in Europe and beyond are doing to take advantage of their natural resources.

From 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.

From Victor Ponta

Romania strongly supports Turkey's E.U. accession.

From Victor Ponta

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

From Victor Ponta

Turkey is a model of economic and social development, especially in terms of human resources and regional cooperation.

From Victor Ponta

China needs a powerful Europe, but Europe can only be strong if each and every one of its members attains rapid economic development.

From Victor Ponta

I see four principles as laying the foundations for the kind of economic recovery Europe needs: fairness, efficiency, solidarity and growth.

From Victor Ponta

Ever since I took to the streets when I was 17 to protest at great personal risk against the communist dictatorship, I have been a passionate democrat.

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