"the United States can launch an attack from Romanian territory without knowledge or approval of the Romanian authorities."
Freedom ?
Did they elect their leader fair-n-square?
"According to Ungureanu when the accord was signed, the document includes principles guaranteeing that the facilities cannot be used in purposes contrary to legislation and international treaties Romania is part of."
Is there a clause in their constitution that would allow them to seek redress through ballot-initiative or contitutional amendment that would allow them to seek a US pullout, if they decide the base is no longer in the best interests of their people?
A lengthy approvals process might hinder a pre-emptive strike if a 'clear and present danger' to either the US or Romania is identified, no?
This is pretty much the standard agreement that we have for anyone who has a US base. This is the reason we're pulling out of Turkey. They wouldn't let us launch against Iraq.
This statement make me laugh, how any country could seriously sign that kind of agreements?