He was the main opponent of the no-confidence motion, arguing that it would give Basescu the opportunity either to appoint a prime minister to his liking, or organise early elections that would not favour the Social Democrats.
El a fost principalul oponent al moţiunii de cenzură pe motivul că aceasta i-ar oferi lui Băsescu oportunitatea de a numi prim-ministrul dorit sau de a organiza alegeri anticipate, ceea ce nu ar fi în favoarea social-democraţilor.