Elena Ceaușescu
said
We live in a normal apartment, just like every other citizen. We have ensured an apartment for every citizen through corresponding laws.
— Statements at trial (25 December 1989)
Elena Ceaușescu
Romanian politician (1916–1989)
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Lived 1919–1989, aged 70
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Deputy Prime Minister of Romania and wife of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, she held the country in joint grip until the 1989 revolution ended with both their executions on Christmas Day.
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Born Elena Petrescu on 7 January 1919, she married Nicolae Ceaușescu as he rose through the Romanian Communist Party to become General Secretary and leader of the Socialist Republic. She obtained a doctorate in chemistry and climbed to Deputy Prime Minister, wielding power alongside her husband. When the Romanian Revolution swept through in December 1989, the regime collapsed. On 25 December, she and Nicolae were executed together.
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Elena Ceaușescu
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We will not sign any statement. We will speak only at the National Assembly, because we have worked hard for the people all our lives.
— Statements at trial (25 December 1989)
Elena Ceaușescu
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Such impudence! I am a member and the chairwoman of the Academy of Sciences. You cannot talk to me in such a way!
— Statements at trial (25 December 1989), in response to being asked who wrote her scientific papers
Elena Ceaușescu
said
Look, they are going to shoot us like dogs. I can't believe this. Is the death penalty still in force in Romania?
— Statements made by Elena in the minutes between the conviction of the Ceaușescus and their execution (25 December 1989)
Elena Ceaușescu
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Victoraș [a diminutive], take care of the children!
— Elena to General Victor Stănculescu as she and Nicolae fled from a mob into a waiting helicopter (22 December 1989)
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