I belong to a nation which over the past centuries has experienced many hardships and reverses. The world reacted with silence or with mere sympathy when Polish frontiers were crossed by invading armies and the sovereign state had to succumb to brutal force.
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As a nation we have the right to decide our own affairs, to mould our own future. This does not pose any danger to anybody. Our nation is fully aware of the responsibility for its own fate in the complicated situation of the contemporary world.Lech Walesa
At that time, I tried to control enthusiasm and streamline it in the right direction. Today I only try to share my experience, pass it on and do something good for the world.
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From these broadcasting stations we gleaned our lessons of independent thinking and solidarity action.
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Finally we have an independent union under our own administration. We now have the right to strike and we are going to demand more rights soon.
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The supply of words in the world market is plentiful but the demand is falling. Let deeds follow words now.
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Every drop of blood causes suffering for the Holy Father,
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