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   Polish American Congress members was very honored to have been invited to participate in many of the activities surrounding the State Visit of President Aleksander Kwasniewski and First Lady Jolanta.  This, only the second State Visit in the presidency of   President George Bush,  was based  on the excellent relations between the Presidents and the good atmosphere and cooperation   between both countries.  Numerous speeches were given during the three days of ceremonial events, but they are too long to present here, however, sources will be  available on-line at our web site, and copies will be available at organizational meetings.

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White House South Lawn

First Ladies: Jolanta Kwasniewski-Laura Bush

      Presidents: Aleksander Kwasniewski-George Bush

    On the extremely hot and humid morning of July 17^th, we were assembled very close to the podium on the South Lawn   of the White House.  President Bush and President Kwasniewski gave stirring speeches of the historical and cultural ties that    exist between both nations.
President Bush stated that “This friendship is rooted in our common history and sustained by our  common values.”  Later President Kwasniewski gave his insight that
“The United States and Poland can do much individually, but together they can achieve much more.”  The speeches made us proud to be an American.

Following that ceremony, a luncheon was held at the Department of State where Secretary of State Powell and his wife greeted Poland’s President, his wife, entourage, and guests.  The theme, of the speeches, is the major role that Poland plays in European security, and as a member of NATO.  Poland is known throughout the world as the United States strongest ally in the war on terrorism. Turning to the audience,  President Kwasniewski said, “I raise the toast to your health, to Poland and America and to our successful future in the 21^st century”.

            At Georgetown University later that afternoon, President Kwasniewski spoke at length about the Polish-Jewish relationship as it exists today.  

            Ms. Kaya Ploss, Executive Director of the American Center of Polish Culture in Washington DC, hosted an intimate breakfast on Friday for the First Lady Jolanta Kwasniewski because of their mutual friendship and support of the Poland’s orphans. A inscribed block of granite from Katyn Memorial was presented to the First Lady of Poland.

Beverly and Chuck Slomski, Mrs. Jolanta Kwasniewski, Ms. Kaya Ploss

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            The next general meeting of the Maryland Division of the PAC will be held on Thursday, September 5 at the PNA Hall beginning promptly at 7 PM. Visitors are welcome.

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Charles J. Slomski-President

Maryland Division of the PAC

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