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

There is no such thing as several Romanias, but only politicians who divide Romania depending on the interests of their parties and their clout.

- Traian Basescu

I never promised you a rose garden.

- Traian Basescu

Even the National Bank of Romania doesn't have the huge resources needed to intervene in the market and keep the leu at an acceptable level, because …

- Traian Basescu

My suspension was a long-planned move... and was done to protect would-be convicts in Romanian politics.

- Traian Basescu

Romania will continue to fulfil its obligations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

- Traian Basescu

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 l…

- Traian Basescu

I am elected by the people of Bucharest, not the dogs.

- Traian Basescu

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…

- Traian Basescu