For Immediate Release
Office of Mrs. Bush
July 18, 2002
Remarks by Mrs. Bush at A Toast to Madam Jolanta Kwasniewska - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As delivered.
Thank you. I am delighted to bring Madam Jolanta Kwasniewska to
Philadelphia - where the United States was born, and where our
country's founding principles of independence, freedom and democracy
were crafted and sealed on paper.
This State Visit of President Kwasnieski and Madam Kwasniewska
underscores the United States' strong relationship with Poland - and
the affection that Americans have for the people of Poland.which dates
back to Revolutionary times here in Philadelphia.
Our countries, despite a different geography and history, share the
same respect for freedom and liberty. The Polish people fought
peacefully for their freedom over the past half century. They succeeded
in achieving it.
Our constitutions are similar. And our goals for our people are the
same. We believe that all people should be free, and equal - and we
strive to defend and protect those ideals.
When we visited Poland last year, President Bush said, "Our
countries know what faith, commitment and integrity can build. Our
partnership is going to last a long time."
This State Visit reinforces that promise, and we look forward to
building on an already positive relationship. More than 9 million
Americans claim Polish descent. The bonds between our two nations are
very strong.
Madam Kwasniewska, I offer a toast to you and the friendship
between our two countries. To Poland and the United States of America.
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