In a message on behalf of the Polish community, the organization welcomes President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Washington for a meeting with President Biden on March 12, 2024. The group believes this visit reinforces Poland’s essential role as a strong member of the North Atlantic Alliance and supports efforts to bolster security across Europe. The extension and deepening of the Polish American alliance serve the strategic interests of both nations and should not become a political battleground on either side of the Atlantic. There is appreciation for the United States commitment to protecting NATO’s eastern flank and a hope for an increased American military presence in Poland and across Central and Eastern Europe. Poland’s ongoing economic growth and its investment in advanced defense technologies are seen as vital contributions to NATO’s overall defense capabilities. For Polish Americans, safeguarding their ancestral homeland remains the top priority.
A recent anniversary marked February 24 as the second year since Russia launched its unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. This aggression is viewed as a continuation of imperial expansion that began in the 1990s with the conflict in Chechnya, continued in 2008 with the attacks on Georgia, and intensified in 2014 with the occupation of Crimea. The group notes that these wars have not yielded consequences for Russia and views this as a reminder that appeasement does not bring lasting peace. The current stance suggests that unchecked aggression by any tyrant invites further aggression. Without a decisive halt to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, there is concern that Baltic states and Poland could face new threats.
The Polish-American community holds firm to the belief that NATO remains the foundation of transatlantic security. It supports a Europe that is free from Russia’s aggressive plans and backs a secure, sovereign Ukraine within internationally recognized borders. There is also a forward-looking hope for a future in which Russia itself moves toward freedom and democracy.
The message emphasizes that Kremlin aggression will not stop in Ukraine. History shows that unchecked tyrants pursue additional aggression. The signatories urge President Biden, President Duda, and Prime Minister Tusk to consider how the United States and Poland can more effectively support Ukraine and curb further aggression. The text also calls for improvements in Poland Ukraine relations, including agricultural policy matters, acknowledging Poland’s significant support for Ukraine during the conflict. The substantial military and humanitarian aid provided by Poland, including welcoming millions of Ukrainian refugees, is a source of deep pride and is hoped to be acknowledged more fully by the Biden administration.
The Polish-American community expresses readiness to assist President Duda and Prime Minister Tusk in actions that strengthen Polish defense capabilities and deepen the Polish-American alliance. It opposes any concession to the aggressor and reminds readers that freedom requires vigilance and action. History shows that liberty is not guaranteed and must be protected through steady commitment.
This message aligns with a shared conviction that the partnership between Poland and the United States remains a pillar of security in Europe and North America. The community emphasizes dialogue, resilience, and practical cooperation as the path to a safer region and a stronger Atlantic alliance. The emphasis remains on support for Ukraine, regional stability, and the continued enhancement of defense readiness across allied nations.
Source attribution: wPolityce
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