Obama & Poland (before running for president)

“I welcome Polish President Lech Kaczynski to Washington. Recognizing the rich history of cooperation between our two countries, I am happy to say, Witam Serdecznie w Washingtonie [Welcome to Washington].”

“The Polish President's visit reminds us that for the last 200 years America and Poland have been linked in the struggle for freedom. Today there is a strong legacy of sacrifice between the two nations – sacrifice for the cause of American and Polish freedom alike.”

6. Invite Poland to join the Visa Waiver Program. “We should work to include countries like Poland that are members of both the EU and NATO into the Visa Waiver Program. Today’s visa regime reflects neither the current strategic relationship nor the close historic bonds between our peoples, and is out of date.”

KennitzThreads: 8 Posts: 36 Joined: Mar 2, 08	Edited by: Administrator Nov 7, 08, 22:51 / #
I thought I'd share this on here since it applies. I never saw this posted, so I hope someone finds it interesting. If it has, well, not much I can do about it! July 2007 “I welcome Polish President Lech Kaczynski to Washington. Recognizing the rich history of cooperation between our two countries, I am happy to say, Witam Serdecznie w Washingtonie [Welcome to Washington].” “The Polish President's visit reminds us that for the last 200 years America and Poland have been linked in the struggle for freedom. Today there is a strong legacy of sacrifice between the two nations – sacrifice for the cause of American and Polish freedom alike.” obama.senate.gov/press/070716-obama_statement_73/ Point 6 some may find interesting: 6. Invite Poland to join the Visa Waiver Program. “We should work to include countries like Poland that are members of both the EU and NATO into the Visa Waiver Program. Today’s visa regime reflects neither the current strategic relationship nor the close historic bonds between our peoples, and is out of date.”

KennitzThreads: 8 Posts: 36 Joined: Mar 2, 08	Nov 7, 08, 23:01 / #
I was off on my dates because May 07 is when he announced, but still.

tygrysThreads: 2 Posts: 403 Joined: Dec 28, 07	Nov 7, 08, 23:03 / #
It would be nice if the Polish people were honest and return when they are suppose to. The visa waiver program is for tourist that can stay up to 90 days. Will Polish people abide by this rule?

z_dariusThreads: 22 Posts: 5,091 Joined: Oct 18, 07	Nov 7, 08, 23:13 / #
Kennitz: Obama & Poland (before running for president) The promise is dated over 5 months AFTER Obama announced his candidacy, and over a year BEFORE being elected.

tygrysThreads: 2 Posts: 403 Joined: Dec 28, 07	Nov 7, 08, 23:15 / #
He's not not sworn in as president until January

KennitzThreads: 8 Posts: 36 Joined: Mar 2, 08	Nov 7, 08, 23:18 / #
No promises made, and it was 2 months, which I replied right away to correct my mistake. Simply thought some would find it fun to read.

z_dariusThreads: 22 Posts: 5,091 Joined: Oct 18, 07	Edited by: z_darius Nov 7, 08, 23:22 / #
Kennitz: it was 2 months, I though Obama announced in February 2007. Kennitz: Simply thought some would find it fun to read. It is and thanks for the links. I just felt it would be prudent to offer that veiled reminder that history teaches us that history teaches us nothing ;)

joepilsudskiThreads: 44 Posts: 2,529 Joined: Apr 27, 07	Edited by: joepilsudski Nov 7, 08, 23:26 / #
OBAMA & POLAND Was glupcy!...First thing Obama does in regard to Poland is call Kaczynski and say US wants to build missile base in a hurry...Maybe he should have told him he would rush through visa ammendment...Actually, the first thing Obama did was appoint Israeli Mossad agent Emmanuel as his chief of staff...Obama is a two-face, worse than Bush, if that's possible...But don't worry, he has that Canadian-Polish 'patriot' Brzezinski guiding him...And he is slick, so it will be easier to swallow his lies, as everyone seems so eager to do...'MAJĄ NADZIEJĘ NA ZMIANĘ'...Was glupcy!

z_dariusThreads: 22 Posts: 5,091 Joined: Oct 18, 07	Nov 7, 08, 23:34 / #
joepilsudski: Was glupcy! Z was sa glupcy. Jestescie glupcami or Ale z was glupcy