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Victor Ponta [1972-0] Romanian

Rank: 101
Politician, Former Prime Minister of Romania

Victor-Viorel Ponta is a Romanian jurist and politician, who served as Prime Minister of Romania between his appointment by President Traian Băsescu in May 2012 and his resignation in November 2015.

Environmental, Faith, Independence, Respect, Society

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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.	Environmental, Respect, Society	101
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.		102
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.	Faith	103
In Romania, we have pledged to create a modern public service: well-educated, appropriately rewarded and above all, de-politicized.		104
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.		105
Romania strongly supports Turkey's E.U. accession.		106
Turkey is a model of economic and social development, especially in terms of human resources and regional cooperation.		107
China needs a powerful Europe, but Europe can only be strong if each and every one of its members attains rapid economic development.		108
I see four principles as laying the foundations for the kind of economic recovery Europe needs: fairness, efficiency, solidarity and growth.		109
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.		110
My government has promised to comprehensively respect the independence of the judiciary.	Independence	111
NATO remains the cornerstone of Atlantic security.		112
If history judges society for how it treats those in need, so markets judge economies by the incentives they provide for private investment, the infrastructure that supports growth, and the burdens placed on job creation.		113
Research suggests that large divisions of income and wealth weaken demand and generate economic imbalances that create instability and undermine growth.		114
Reducing debt through budgetary consolidation is essential to restoring Europe's financial health.		115
I am a committed European; a united Europe is Romania's future.		116
You should see all the negative things that the Romanian press writes about me.		117
Only together do Europe and the U.S. stand a chance of keeping liberal democracy as the central doctrine for organizing world affairs.		118
Using cold facts and figures, leaders throughout the West must become more transparent with their citizens in explaining their decisions and their choices in global markets.		119
There is no breach of European rules committed by companies from Romania or on Romanian territory.		120
With the backdrop of its geostrategic location and historical ties with the Middle East, Turkey has an essential role to play for the stability, peace and social development of the region.		121
Uncertainty is normal in the first few days of a new government.		122
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.		123
Poland is much more advanced than Romania in structural reforms.		124
The best thing anyone can do in life is to give opportunities to a child.		125
All children should have equal opportunities.		126
I hope Greece is going to remain in the Euro zone.		201
I'm young enough not to be a rival to Mr. Basescu.		202
Romania is still very much underutilizing its natural and human potential.		203
How can I convert the enthusiasm of voters into a practical programme of action that meets their desire for economic security and greater prosperity?		204
Fiscal discipline is a priority in Romania, and we have already proven we are committed and able to make real progress in this area.		205

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