Emil Boc: From the east came poverty, communism, totalitarianism

Mediafax

Boc mentioned that Sunday was about „a referendum” on keeping Romania in the European Union and deciding whether to continue moving westward or to revert to the east.

„Things are very simple and clear,” he stated. „Obviously, that’s where the nuances begin. I voted unequivocally, directly, and explicitly for the European path because it is the only option that has historically brought us peace, democracy, freedom of movement, and access to prosperity. I’m not claiming that turning westward is a perfect solution, but it is infinitely better than the path to the east. From the east came poverty, communism, totalitarianism, and 50 years of Romania being held back and turned back to the past. I experienced it firsthand, and I do not want to see this country regress to the east. I want it to have a dignified voice, a strong voice—one that matters more than it has until now, with a president capable of making this happen,” said...