Following the Second World War, we are a country of one ethnicity. After the moving of the borders, after the tragedy of the Holocaust and the murder of Polish Jews, we don't have large minority groups.

Chancellor Schroeder tried to hide the obvious: he included the signature of this accord in his campaign ahead of the legislative elections of September 18.

An indefatigable man moved by conviction that for the common good one has to search for truth.

Not having been by your side 25 years ago.

In this sense, Germans have behind them 30 to 40 years of experience, which would be very essential for us.

We all live in a free Poland, and there would be no free Poland without you, ... Twenty-five years ago, I did not stand on the same side together with you, but today I have no doubts that it was your vision of Poland which led us in the right direction.

However, I don't doubt that a wave of immigration will come to Poland.

I am convinced the visit will take place, the pope has our invitation but it is up to him to decide when to come.

I am convinced that the changes do not represent a reversal of the process ... that began with the Orange Revolution.