Bitter statement of the US Ambassador to Romania
The US Ambassador to Bucharest Mark Gitenstein had made a bitter remark about Romanians during his speech at Nine O’Clock 2011 persons of the Year Awards.
He seems quite surprised that the citizens of Romania aren’t afraid “of being shot from the rooftops” while protesting as happens in Syria.
“First, I would point out that while there is plenty of reason to be discouraged, the mere fact that people can exercise their God-given right of dissent without fear of being shot from the rooftops is a sign of progress. If you have any doubts, ask the citizens of Syria,” said Mr. Gitenstein.
Notwithstanding, he is optimistic about Romania’s future.
“My message is one of optimism for Romania. Even though once again, we see thousands of citizens on the streets in the frigid cold of winter expressing their unhappiness with their current situation, I feel good about this country and its potential,” the American Ambassador explained.
He has also added that the young generation might be cynical about the existing political parties or the media but they are competent about the Internet and confident in their own ideas.
“I am certain they will have a profound and positive impact on your future. They are not the ones throwing rocks at the gendarmes. They are in the streets to bear witness peacefully to their desire to do something more fundamental and significant for Romania,” stated Mark Gitenstein during his speech.
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