I personally think that today, Iraq without Saddam Hussein is a truly better Iraq than with Saddam Hussein. But, naturally, I also feel uncomfortable due to the fact that we were misled with the information on weapons of mass destruction. Aleksander Kwasniewski More Quotes by Aleksander Kwasniewski More Quotes From Aleksander Kwasniewski And I think to be in NATO for the countries of our region, it means more guarantees for us, it means more responsibility for our common security, but it means fulfillment of all standards of civilized world, like protection of human rights and democratic mechanisms. Aleksander Kwasniewski responsibility mean country And we want to develop our strategy to partnership and friendship with the United States, which is connected with a very rich history but what is very important for our future. Aleksander Kwasniewski united-states important friendship We are a strong democratic country. Aleksander Kwasniewski hymns strong country And still the time, especially in the economy, is very tough, very difficult. It's necessary to be active still, to work, to fight, to make our economy more competitive. Aleksander Kwasniewski economy tough fighting My message to the Americans, to the American President, is that I am coming from Poland, which is in good shape; it is much different than ten years ago when last state visit from Poland was here in the United States. Aleksander Kwasniewski united-states president years Righteous is the one who was able to demonstrate compassion in face of human suffering. Aleksander Kwasniewski able compassion suffering In the wake of winning the war, Poland wants to help win peace with Iraq. I believe that the international community cannot leave Iraq without support. Aleksander Kwasniewski winning war believe The nation is a community. Community of individuals, community of generations. Aleksander Kwasniewski generations communication community There is simply no room for anti-Semitism in a democratic and law-abiding state. Aleksander Kwasniewski abiding law rooms We know enough to stand here in truth - facing pain, cry and suffering of those who were murdered here. Face to face with the victims' families who are here today. Before the judgment of our own conscience. Aleksander Kwasniewski pain suffering today We have become aware of the responsibility for our attitude towards the dark pages in our history. We have understood that bad service is done to the nation by those who are impelling to renounce that past. Aleksander Kwasniewski responsibility dark attitude Following the Second World War, we are a country of one ethnicity. After the moving of the borders, after the tragedy of the Holocaust and the murder of Polish Jews, we don't have large minority groups. Aleksander Kwasniewski war country moving We welcome, we welcome this good cooperation between Russia and NATO. Aleksander Kwasniewski cooperation welcome russia Well, we are very glad that Russia is so close with NATO. Aleksander Kwasniewski wells russia glad We're in a place where no words can tell the truth about what happened... But they have to. This was hell on earth. Aleksander Kwasniewski hell telling-the-truth earth In my opinion, terrorism is a question which is not a short- term problem for all of us. It is a long-term fight. And NATO can play, and will play, a very crucial role in this struggle. Aleksander Kwasniewski fighting struggle play Technology should be an important ingredient. It may be and should be a tool for social development. Aleksander Kwasniewski technology important tools We all live in a free Poland, and there would be no free Poland without you, Twenty-five years ago, I did not stand on the same side together with you, but today I have no doubts that it was your vision of Poland which led us in the right direction. Aleksander Kwasniewski vision doubt years So I think that I can say, as the President of Poland, we're proud that I am coming from Poland, which is different and what's more important, much better than before. Aleksander Kwasniewski important president thinking Every man is responsible only for his own acts. The sons do not inherit the sins of the fathers. But can we say: that was long ago, they were different? Aleksander Kwasniewski men father son
