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King Mihai remains a symbol of patriotism, love for the country and people, President of the Senate Calin Popescu-Tariceanu stated on Tuesday, sending his sincere condolences to the Royal Family.
He brought to mind that His Majesty represented the country with dignity and courage during his tenure.
"I had the honor to meet His Majesty King Mihai and feel his warmth, care and love for the country and the Romanian people. His Majesty showed, during his reign in very difficult times, what it means to represent the country with dignity and courage," Tariceanu underscored.
He mentioned that King Mihai was respected in the country and around the world for the manner in which he devoted himself to serving his people or defending the spirit of freedom and democratic values.
"King Mihai remains a symbol of patriotism, love for the country and people. We will keep his memory alive and miss him. In these hard times, my thoughts go to the Royal Family, whom I sent my sincere condolences to. May God rest his soul in peace!," Tariceanu also wrote.
King Mihai I died on Tuesday, at 96 years of age, at his residence in Switzerland, the Royal House announced.
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