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Rep. Chris Smith Hosts President Lech Walesa from Luncheon Celebrated 25th Anniversary of the Solidarity Trade Union |
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“President Walesa is a patriot of the truest sense,” said Smith, who gave opening remarks in tribute to the former President of Poland. “Twenty Five years ago, a lone electrician named Smith was be joined by Mrs. Joan Duffy, Mr. & Mrs. Walter and Barbara Kramarz and their son John, and the Rev. and Mrs. Frederic Mechowski, all from “I am thrilled New Jerseyans from the Polish-American community were able to meet a national hero,” Smith said. “This was a unique opportunity to hear from someone who made history by bringing freedom, respect for rights and enduring democracy to In his remarks, President Walesa recalled working with Pope John Paul II to “awaken the Polish Nation to reflect in their faith” and leverage that into a unified strength. He spoke of Poland being the first nation to “knock the teeth out of the Soviet Bear,” creating a path on which other nations would follow – eventually leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of Communism. In addition to Rep. Smith and President Walesa, former Secretary of State Alexander Haig and former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski made remarks. President Walesa presented each with a medal created by the city of The Commission on Security and Cooperation in For more information about Rep. Chris Smith and his commitment to global human rights, please visit www.house.gov/chrissmith. | ||
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For Immediate Release: September 26, 2005 Contact: Brad Dayspring (202) 225-3765 |
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