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Lech Kaczyński

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2006-09-24

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2009-09-24

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un-general-debate

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1. “Poland’s heritage is inextricably connected with the heritage of Europe — one that is founded on a respect for human rights and love of freedom. Like many other countries over the course of history, we have experienced disasters like those that, unfortunately, continue to affect the everyday lives of millions of people on various continents. For many years, we suffered from wars, destruction, poverty, a lack of freedom and a loss of independence. Today, in a free country where we have been implementing essential reforms for more than a decade, we are making up for lost time. Although we sometimes make mistakes trying to improve on those reforms, we continue to make progress. We wish to share with others our experience of profound transformation.”

   2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)

2. “I am saying this as President and as a member of Solidarity — the movement that completely changed my country. Solidarity gave Poland her freedom and sovereignty, and also contributed to the fall of Communism in Europe. Thanks to Solidarity, a wall dividing the world into two hostile camps was brought down. We, the Poles, perceive global partnership for development — the theme of this year’s session of the United Nations — through the lens of our historical experiences — the experiences of the Solidarity movement. The Polish Solidarity movement originated from an idea that is a universal value in various cultures, religions and traditions. This value must be rediscovered in order to help build a new world based on the right of all nations and all peoples to live in dignity.”

   2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)

3. “Let me begin by extending my congratulations to Her Excellency Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa from the Kingdom of Bahrain on the occasion of her election as President of the General Assembly in its sixty-first session. I wish you, Madam, every success in carrying out this important mission. To the former President, His Excellency Jan Eliasson, Minister for Foreign Affairs from the Kingdom of Sweden, I convey my respect for his outstanding achievements in running the previous session. I convey my best wishes to the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan. I would like to express my profound respect and full support for his incessant efforts in continuing to reduce international tension and resolve international conflicts. The matters we have gathered here to discuss today are very important for the world, for Europe, for Poland and for me personally.”

   2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)