In his interview to the "Academia Catavencu" publication, the US ambassador to Romania Nicholas Taubman advises the Romanian government to continue investigations on those officials who used power on personal purposes. According to ambassador Taubman, they are politicians unaware of how much the culture of corruption harms Romania's image abroad.
When asked about what he dislikes about Romania, the US ambassador answers he gets upset when thinking about the millions of hard-working Romanians whose work is harmed because of a small number of corrupted officials. The diplomat mentions latest efforts to fight it, but many delays as well.
As for foreign investments in Romania, he mentions the rate is high and it would be even more significant, if the many foreign investors weren't reticent, fearing they would lose equality. In his opinion, corruption slows down the so necessary infrastructure development.
When asked if he can feel the corruption in Romania in a certain way, ambassador Taubman says he is relatively protected, but that in various meetings he was offered examples of corruption: million dollar cases recounted by businessmen and bribe to the medical staff recounted by ordinary people.
As far as the conflict between Romanian President Traian Basescu and PM Calin Popescu Tariceanu is concerned, the US officials comments there shouldn't be too much fuss about it, since some aspects are predictable in a republic. He reminds that President Bush faces opposition from the Congress too. As long as people continue to act responsibly, he adds, this is not something to make us worry a lot.
L.P.
Ziua Joi 26 Iulie 2007 http://www.ziua.net/english
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