Aleksander Kwasniewski, a former President of Poland, played a significant role in the country's transition to democracy and its integration into the European Union. Known for his pragmatic leadership style and commitment to social progress, Kwasniewski remains an influential figure in Polish politics and international affairs.

"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."


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"So I think that is one of the reasons we can face some regional problems, which are very difficult, very dramatic and is necessary to have instruments to solve these problems. NATO is such instrument."



"The nation is a community. Community of individuals, community of generations."



"So I think that is from the European perspective, for the European future, this engagement can be one of the most important and effective decisions in the last 50 years maybe."



"We welcome, we welcome this good cooperation between Russia and NATO."



"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."



"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."



"Technology should be an important ingredient. It may be and should be a tool for social development."



"Righteous is the one who was able to demonstrate compassion in face of human suffering."


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"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."

