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    Lech Walesa on President Reagan's Legacy

    Former Polish President Lech Walesa marked the 113th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s 1911 birth with a speech on the former president’s legacy, and his support of Poland and the Solidarity mo…

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    Former Polish President Lech Walesa on His Fight Against Communism

    Former Polish President Lech Walesa (1990-95) discussed his legacy and fight against communism during an event co-hosted by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the Fund for Amer…

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    Lech Walesa Addresses Joint Meeting of Congress

    Polish union leader Lech Walesa addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress. Mr. Walesa, spoke through an interpreter, talked about the history of freedom and peace in Poland and relation…

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    Nobel Peace Laureates Summit

    Former presidents and Nobel Peace Prize winners spoke about the challenges to world peace and prosperity. Among the topics they addressed were terrorism, nuclear weapons, the world economy, …

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    Nobel Prize Winners

    European winners of the Nobel Prize spoke to the European Parliament. The event on Europe Day formed part of the celebrations to mark 50 years since the signing of the inaugural Rome Treaty.

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    President Reagan Tribute

    Highlights of world leaders paying tribute to Former President Reagan as he lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda were shown.

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    Nobel Laureates and World Democracy

    PBS President Patricia Mitchell moderated a panel of former winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. Among the issues they addressed were the importance of democracy, investing in developing nation…

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    Lane Kirkland Memorial Service

    Participants gathered to pay homage to labor leader Lane Kirkland. President Clinton described him as “the very embodiment of the cause of freedom,” and praised him for his life’s work.

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    Foreign Policy Issues

    Former world leaders discussed the advancements that have been made in the last century. The focused on the cures for various diseases and the advancements of women. They also stressed the i…

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    NATO Expansion

    Former Polish President Lech Walesa thanked the U.S. for its support of democracy around the world. He supports the expansion of NATO with Poland as a member. After his prepared remarks, he …

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    The Reagan Legacy: Closing

    Former Polish President Lech Walesa spoke about his personal reminiscences of President Ronald Reagan and his impact on world history. He argued that Poland and all former Soviet bloc countr…

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    Expansion of NATO

    Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), former Polish President Lech Walesa and Republican congressional leaders talked with reporters about the NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act.

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    U.S.-Poland Relations

    Following a meeting with President Bill Clinton, the former Polish president Lech Walesa talked with reporters. He expressed gratitude for U.S. friendship and answered questions from the pre…

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    Presidential Photo Opportunity

    As President Bill Clinton and former President Lech Walesa walked through the Rose Garden on the way to their meeting, President Clinton answered a few shouted questions from reporters about…

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    A Chance for Future Victories

    President Lech Walesa, President of Poland talked about the “battle against communism.” He said he wanted to remind the audience of all the changes that were made without much violence, “wit…

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    Arrival Ceremony For Lech Walesa

    During the ceremonies surrounding the arrival of Lech Walesa, Poland’s first democratically elected president, to the United States, George H. W. Bush announced the U.S. would forgive $800 m…

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    State Dinner For Lech Walesa

    During a state dinner at the White House, U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Poland President Lech Walesa each rose to give brief remarks and toasted to the ties between the U.S. and Poland…

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    Polish Vignette Walesa in U.S.

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    Business Investment in Poland

    Polish Solidarity Leader Lech Walesa appeared at the National Press Club the day after he addressed a joint meeting of Congress. Speaking through an interpreter, Walesa reiterated the centra…

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    Future of Communism

    Sponsored by Radio Free Europe and the Radio Liberty Fund International Conference. Lech Walesa, Party Leader, Solidarity, Poland delivered a speech after the panel discussions concluded on …

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