I realize that the strivings of the Polish people gave rise, and still do so, to the feelings of understanding and solidarity all over the world.

I belong to a nation which over the past centuries has experienced many hardships and reverses. The world reacted with silence or with mere sympathy when Polish frontiers were crossed by invading armies and the sovereign state had to succumb to brutal force.

We were hoping Obama would reclaim moral leadership for America. That failed.

We have travelled so far in our technical advancements that we are no longer located in our own countries.

Violence is hidden within democratic structures because they are not radically democratic - Western democracy is merely a domestic convenience of consumerism.

My door will always be open to those who genuinely renounce violence and seek peaceful accommodation into our nascent democracy.

The political status legislation which emerged in Congress in 1990 and 1991 did not receive the support needed for enactment into law during my tenure as Attorney General.

President Obama wants to increase the size of government and raise taxes, while I support less government and more individual freedom.