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Romanian minister sparks outrage saying children of people choosing to work abroad become hooligans, wives turn whores

June 11, 2015

Romanian Transport minister Ioan Rus sparked outrage both at home and abroad as he told a TV news channel on Wednesday night that people leaving for work abroad may get a 1,500 euro salary - but for this money their children become hooligans and their wives turn "whores". Following political and public outcry to his statements, he said on Thursday that he might ask the prime minister to accept his resignation.
UPDATE PM Victor Ponta announced on Facebook on Thursday afternoon that he accepted Rus' resignation.

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