Shortly after the Senate vote, Democratic Liberal Party senator Iulian Urban, who had abstained, denounced a political deal between his own group and the UDMR, through which Frunda was selected to uphold a measure coveted by PDL representatives, but unpopular with the electorate. Himself hailing from Democratic Liberal politics, President Bǎsescu also went on record with a claim that, in proposing the vote, Frunda had acted "against Romania's interests", compromising its standing and credibility within the European Union. "Băsescu despre legea ANI: György Frunda a avut o poziţie împotriva intereselor României" ("Băsescu on the ANI Law: György Frunda Took a Position against Romania's Interests") , in Revista 22 online edition, July 8, 2010; retrieved January 11, 2011
