I believed it would succeed. It was Polish Solidarity and its victory that put an end to the old era when what mattered were borders and rival blocs.
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The supply of words in the world market is plentiful but the demand is falling. Let deeds follow words now.Lech Walesa
I most sincerely wish that the world in which we live be free from the threat of a nuclear holocaust and from the ruinous arms race. It is my cherished desire that peace be not separated from freedom which is the right of every nation. This I desire and for this I pray.
Lech Walesa
Why did we do all of it To launch a new epoch, one without divisions. Without one shot, our generation was able to do it.
Lech Walesa
Irrespective of today's judgment and the price we had to pay in this generation, we were able to close an epoch of divisions, different blocs and borders, opening the way for an era of globalization.
Lech Walesa
Our national history has so often filled us with bitterness and the feeling of helplessness.
Lech Walesa
From these broadcasting stations we gleaned our lessons of independent thinking and solidarity action.
Lech Walesa
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