Dumka na dwa serca
nasi bracia z Ukrainy byli waleczni, szkoda ze razem nie byliśmy w drużynie, a wtedy nalepsza armia świata
Monday, March 10, 2008
Piotr Rubik - The Right to Love
Piotr Rubik - The Right to Love
all my best to my polish brothers and sisters.
Lech Alex Bajan
Washington DC US
RAQport.com
all my best to my polish brothers and sisters.
Lech Alex Bajan
Washington DC US
RAQport.com
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland
Oval Office
11:13 A.M. EDT
PRESIDENT BUSH: It's been my honor to welcome the Prime Minister of our very close ally and strategic partner, Poland. We'll both have opening statements, and then we'll take two questions a side.
I want to thank you for your candor, thank you for your friendship. The people of Poland stand as a great example of freedom and liberty. This is a nation with a proud history, a nation that has resisted tyranny and now lives as an example of a free society. And there are millions of Americans who are proud of their heritage, Mr. Prime Minister; they're proud to be called Polish Americans. And we welcome you.
I want to thank you for your nation's contributions to the liberation of people in Iraq and Afghanistan. Your troops have performed brilliantly and they'll be coming home based upon success. And I thank your government and I thank the people of Poland for the sacrifices. I also thank you to help the young democracy in Afghanistan survive and thrive and flourish. And some day, Mr. Prime Minister, people are going to say Afghanistan did exactly the same thing that happened in Poland -- people realized the blessings of liberty, and out of those blessings flow peace.
The Prime Minister and I had a long discussion about a lot of subjects. One in particular I want to talk about, and that is our mutual security. The United States recognizes the need for Polish -- the forces to be modernized. It's important for our allies to -- when they are worried about the modernization of their forces that friends respond, and we're responding. The first part of a response, of course, is to take inventory of needs. And Mr. Prime Minister, before my watch is over we will have assessed those needs and come up with a modernization plan that's concrete and tangible.
Along those lines we talked about the need for mutual security, and that the significant threat to the 21st century, or perhaps the most significant is the launch of a missile with dangerous materials in its warhead. Technologies are developing that will enable the free world to be able to defend itself from blackmail and/or strife from these such types of launches.
And we're in discussions with Poland about how we can help the mutual security of the region. I've assured the Prime Minister that any decisions made will reflect the sovereignty of Poland. I've assured the Prime Minister that this system is not aimed at Russia, and I will continue to work with President Putin to give him those assurances, as well. This system is designed for the threats of the 21st century.
And so I want to thank you very much for your candor and your friendship, and we're glad you're here.
PRIME MINISTER TUSK: (As translated.) I want to thank very much you, Mr. President, for your hospitality and genuine warmth. It doesn't really happen often that people of such a high position are so open and so friendly as you. From the very beginning, I was absolutely convinced that this meeting can bring us definitely closer to the wealth of good solutions.
I am also very glad, Mr. President, that both during our meeting and also here, you appreciate very much the contribution we are making with our troops in Iraq and in Afghanistan. For us Poles, it is really a very big effort, and we really are happy, that such an important ally appreciates it.
What really is most important from this meeting, Mr. President, that in the spirit of those talks and also in the agreement, which we have made during this conversation, we can draw the conclusion from that the United States can count on Poland whenever it needs, and Poland can count on the United States whenever Poland is in need. And this is our belief, the embodiment of the idea of solidarity, in the international dimension, and I want to thank you very much for this.
And what is really important for both parties, we came to a conclusion, both during the talks and also the cooperation which we would like to develop together, is that the missile defense system and the modernization of the Polish forces, as well as the reinforcement of the global security system, which also influences the Polish security system, that all these issues come in one package, and that this is really something which gives us very much good hope for the future. This is a very good (inaudible) for us, and once again I want to thank you for that.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir. Feller.
Q Mr. President --
PRESIDENT BUSH: Hold on one second, please.
Q When --
PRESIDENT BUSH: Ben. Excuse me, please. Ben.
Q Thank you, Mr. President. Secretary Rice was able to help get peace talks restarted in the Mideast during her trip, so what is it now that you want Vice President Cheney to get? What is your specific goal for him?
PRESIDENT BUSH: The Vice President will be on an extensive itinerary, as you know. His goal is to reassure people that the United States is committed to a vision of peace in the Middle East, that we expect relevant parties to obligate themselves -- uphold their obligations on the road map; that we fully see the threats facing the Middle East -- one such threat is Iran -- and that we will continue to bolster our security agreements and relationships with our friends and allies.
The Vice President will be taking a very hopeful message to the Middle East that progress in Iraq is necessary for peace in the Middle East. And so it's -- I'm looking forward to his trip and I'm really appreciative of the fact that he's going.
Do you want to call on somebody from the Polish media?
Q Mr. President, is there any breakthrough as far as the missile defense system is concerned?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think there's a commitment to a system that respects Polish sovereignty, will -- that will ensure that the people of Poland will not be subjected to any undue security risks, that the system is necessary to deal with the realities of the threats. Obviously there's a lot of work to do, because many times a strategy on paper is a little different from the details. And so our experts are working through a system to make sure that the people of Poland are comfortable with the idea. This is the kind of issue that all kinds of rumors and worries can grow out of -- and we just want to assure people that it's necessary, and at the same time there will be this modernization effort that takes place.
PRIME MINISTER TUSK: What is really very important is what we stressed in the conclusion of this meeting today, that we wanted to stop the speculations on intentions expressed by the United States and expressed by Poland. Our joint intention is to cooperate in all aspects of global security, American security, and Polish security. And an element of the security is the missile defense system.
What I would call a breakthrough is my conviction that though the President of the United States and the American party understand quite clearly our expectations. And if I may use this expression, I think that you have set the perspective of Poland on the principle of the cooperation here. And as you said, Mr. President, all the technicalities pertaining to the face of the negotiations and all those technical issues, they will be solved by experts.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Matt.
Q Yes, sir. Back on the Middle East, what do you think of Israel's plan to build 750 new homes in a settlement near Jerusalem? And what, if any, threat or complication, do you see to your administration's peace efforts?
PRESIDENT BUSH: We expect both parties to -- involved in the Middle Eastern peace process to adhere to their obligations in the road map. And those obligations are clear. And to this end, the Secretary of State is dispatching the general that we named to be the coordinator of road map activities to the Middle East, for him to conduct meetings with the relevant parties.
The key question is whether or not a vision can prevail that will enable people who reject violence and extremists -- enable them to see a better tomorrow. That's what we're working toward. And, you know, this is a part of the world where people have heard promises before, and they've been vague promises. Now, they've got a President and an administration willing to work for two states, two democracies, side by side in peace.
There are three major forces that are -- we're now witnessing in the Middle East. Two of those forces adhere to peace: Israel and the forces of President Abbas. And then there's one force in the Middle East, and some suspect that they're funded from outside governments and outside movements, all aiming to destabilize democracy; all aiming to prevent the vision where people can live side by side in peace; all wanting to destroy Israel.
And the fundamental question is, will there be enough will and determination to reject those forces of extremism, and to stand up and support those who long for peace? And our mission is exactly along those lines. And I'm optimistic that we'll be able to achieve a vision that shows a way forward, and I'm optimistic leaders will step forward and do the hard things necessary so people don't have to live in deprivation and fear. And so that's our focus, and that's our mission.
Q Mr. President, it's getting to be embarrassing for Polish politicians to talk about visas in the Oval Office, but it's even more embarrassing for my countrymen to apply for visas. And it would be really ironic if Poland would become a third missile defense site, and Polish citizens would still have to apply for visas. So can we expect that, before your watch is over, something will change, and maybe we'll convince the lawmakers on Capitol Hill to do something about this?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, thank you very much. First of all, the Prime Minister, of course, brought up the issue. And he was very firm about the need for a friend to treat a friend as a friend when it comes to visas.
Look, this is a tough issue. And we changed law. And now there are ways forward for the people applying for visas. A lot of it has to do with rejection rates. And as the Prime Minister noted, the rejection rates are changing quite dramatically, and so of course, this will be taken into account.
I fully understand the frustrations. And if I were living in Poland, I'd be -- and wanted to come to America, I'd be frustrated, too. And the truth of the matter is, we're going from one era to the next. We're going from a time when the -- during the Soviet era, where there was a different motivation by the people. And we're adjusting. And I fully understand the pace of adjustment doesn't meet expectations inside Poland.
And so I'm very sympathetic. But the law is changing. The paradigm is shifting. And I hope at some point in time, obviously, that the frustrations of our friends and allies are able to be eased with more moderate visa policy.
Thank you, sir. Thank you all.
END 11:30 A.M. EDT
Oval Office
11:13 A.M. EDT
PRESIDENT BUSH: It's been my honor to welcome the Prime Minister of our very close ally and strategic partner, Poland. We'll both have opening statements, and then we'll take two questions a side.
I want to thank you for your candor, thank you for your friendship. The people of Poland stand as a great example of freedom and liberty. This is a nation with a proud history, a nation that has resisted tyranny and now lives as an example of a free society. And there are millions of Americans who are proud of their heritage, Mr. Prime Minister; they're proud to be called Polish Americans. And we welcome you.
I want to thank you for your nation's contributions to the liberation of people in Iraq and Afghanistan. Your troops have performed brilliantly and they'll be coming home based upon success. And I thank your government and I thank the people of Poland for the sacrifices. I also thank you to help the young democracy in Afghanistan survive and thrive and flourish. And some day, Mr. Prime Minister, people are going to say Afghanistan did exactly the same thing that happened in Poland -- people realized the blessings of liberty, and out of those blessings flow peace.
The Prime Minister and I had a long discussion about a lot of subjects. One in particular I want to talk about, and that is our mutual security. The United States recognizes the need for Polish -- the forces to be modernized. It's important for our allies to -- when they are worried about the modernization of their forces that friends respond, and we're responding. The first part of a response, of course, is to take inventory of needs. And Mr. Prime Minister, before my watch is over we will have assessed those needs and come up with a modernization plan that's concrete and tangible.
Along those lines we talked about the need for mutual security, and that the significant threat to the 21st century, or perhaps the most significant is the launch of a missile with dangerous materials in its warhead. Technologies are developing that will enable the free world to be able to defend itself from blackmail and/or strife from these such types of launches.
And we're in discussions with Poland about how we can help the mutual security of the region. I've assured the Prime Minister that any decisions made will reflect the sovereignty of Poland. I've assured the Prime Minister that this system is not aimed at Russia, and I will continue to work with President Putin to give him those assurances, as well. This system is designed for the threats of the 21st century.
And so I want to thank you very much for your candor and your friendship, and we're glad you're here.
PRIME MINISTER TUSK: (As translated.) I want to thank very much you, Mr. President, for your hospitality and genuine warmth. It doesn't really happen often that people of such a high position are so open and so friendly as you. From the very beginning, I was absolutely convinced that this meeting can bring us definitely closer to the wealth of good solutions.
I am also very glad, Mr. President, that both during our meeting and also here, you appreciate very much the contribution we are making with our troops in Iraq and in Afghanistan. For us Poles, it is really a very big effort, and we really are happy, that such an important ally appreciates it.
What really is most important from this meeting, Mr. President, that in the spirit of those talks and also in the agreement, which we have made during this conversation, we can draw the conclusion from that the United States can count on Poland whenever it needs, and Poland can count on the United States whenever Poland is in need. And this is our belief, the embodiment of the idea of solidarity, in the international dimension, and I want to thank you very much for this.
And what is really important for both parties, we came to a conclusion, both during the talks and also the cooperation which we would like to develop together, is that the missile defense system and the modernization of the Polish forces, as well as the reinforcement of the global security system, which also influences the Polish security system, that all these issues come in one package, and that this is really something which gives us very much good hope for the future. This is a very good (inaudible) for us, and once again I want to thank you for that.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir. Feller.
Q Mr. President --
PRESIDENT BUSH: Hold on one second, please.
Q When --
PRESIDENT BUSH: Ben. Excuse me, please. Ben.
Q Thank you, Mr. President. Secretary Rice was able to help get peace talks restarted in the Mideast during her trip, so what is it now that you want Vice President Cheney to get? What is your specific goal for him?
PRESIDENT BUSH: The Vice President will be on an extensive itinerary, as you know. His goal is to reassure people that the United States is committed to a vision of peace in the Middle East, that we expect relevant parties to obligate themselves -- uphold their obligations on the road map; that we fully see the threats facing the Middle East -- one such threat is Iran -- and that we will continue to bolster our security agreements and relationships with our friends and allies.
The Vice President will be taking a very hopeful message to the Middle East that progress in Iraq is necessary for peace in the Middle East. And so it's -- I'm looking forward to his trip and I'm really appreciative of the fact that he's going.
Do you want to call on somebody from the Polish media?
Q Mr. President, is there any breakthrough as far as the missile defense system is concerned?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, I think there's a commitment to a system that respects Polish sovereignty, will -- that will ensure that the people of Poland will not be subjected to any undue security risks, that the system is necessary to deal with the realities of the threats. Obviously there's a lot of work to do, because many times a strategy on paper is a little different from the details. And so our experts are working through a system to make sure that the people of Poland are comfortable with the idea. This is the kind of issue that all kinds of rumors and worries can grow out of -- and we just want to assure people that it's necessary, and at the same time there will be this modernization effort that takes place.
PRIME MINISTER TUSK: What is really very important is what we stressed in the conclusion of this meeting today, that we wanted to stop the speculations on intentions expressed by the United States and expressed by Poland. Our joint intention is to cooperate in all aspects of global security, American security, and Polish security. And an element of the security is the missile defense system.
What I would call a breakthrough is my conviction that though the President of the United States and the American party understand quite clearly our expectations. And if I may use this expression, I think that you have set the perspective of Poland on the principle of the cooperation here. And as you said, Mr. President, all the technicalities pertaining to the face of the negotiations and all those technical issues, they will be solved by experts.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Matt.
Q Yes, sir. Back on the Middle East, what do you think of Israel's plan to build 750 new homes in a settlement near Jerusalem? And what, if any, threat or complication, do you see to your administration's peace efforts?
PRESIDENT BUSH: We expect both parties to -- involved in the Middle Eastern peace process to adhere to their obligations in the road map. And those obligations are clear. And to this end, the Secretary of State is dispatching the general that we named to be the coordinator of road map activities to the Middle East, for him to conduct meetings with the relevant parties.
The key question is whether or not a vision can prevail that will enable people who reject violence and extremists -- enable them to see a better tomorrow. That's what we're working toward. And, you know, this is a part of the world where people have heard promises before, and they've been vague promises. Now, they've got a President and an administration willing to work for two states, two democracies, side by side in peace.
There are three major forces that are -- we're now witnessing in the Middle East. Two of those forces adhere to peace: Israel and the forces of President Abbas. And then there's one force in the Middle East, and some suspect that they're funded from outside governments and outside movements, all aiming to destabilize democracy; all aiming to prevent the vision where people can live side by side in peace; all wanting to destroy Israel.
And the fundamental question is, will there be enough will and determination to reject those forces of extremism, and to stand up and support those who long for peace? And our mission is exactly along those lines. And I'm optimistic that we'll be able to achieve a vision that shows a way forward, and I'm optimistic leaders will step forward and do the hard things necessary so people don't have to live in deprivation and fear. And so that's our focus, and that's our mission.
Q Mr. President, it's getting to be embarrassing for Polish politicians to talk about visas in the Oval Office, but it's even more embarrassing for my countrymen to apply for visas. And it would be really ironic if Poland would become a third missile defense site, and Polish citizens would still have to apply for visas. So can we expect that, before your watch is over, something will change, and maybe we'll convince the lawmakers on Capitol Hill to do something about this?
PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, thank you very much. First of all, the Prime Minister, of course, brought up the issue. And he was very firm about the need for a friend to treat a friend as a friend when it comes to visas.
Look, this is a tough issue. And we changed law. And now there are ways forward for the people applying for visas. A lot of it has to do with rejection rates. And as the Prime Minister noted, the rejection rates are changing quite dramatically, and so of course, this will be taken into account.
I fully understand the frustrations. And if I were living in Poland, I'd be -- and wanted to come to America, I'd be frustrated, too. And the truth of the matter is, we're going from one era to the next. We're going from a time when the -- during the Soviet era, where there was a different motivation by the people. And we're adjusting. And I fully understand the pace of adjustment doesn't meet expectations inside Poland.
And so I'm very sympathetic. But the law is changing. The paradigm is shifting. And I hope at some point in time, obviously, that the frustrations of our friends and allies are able to be eased with more moderate visa policy.
Thank you, sir. Thank you all.
END 11:30 A.M. EDT
Piotr Rubik "Psalm dla Ciebie" music of today Poland must see!
Piotr Rubik "Psalm dla Ciebie" music of today Poland must see!
Marek Grechuta - Ojczyzna
Klania sie dla Polonii
Lech Alex Bajan
Washington DC
RAQport.com
Marek Grechuta - Ojczyzna
Klania sie dla Polonii
Lech Alex Bajan
Washington DC
RAQport.com
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Stanisław Michalkiewicz SZEROKIE POPARCIE DLA INICJATYW
Stanisław Michalkiewicz SZEROKIE POPARCIE DLA INICJATYW
Stanisław Michalkiewicz SZEROKIE POPARCIE DLA INICJATYW 1/2
Stanisław Michalkiewicz SZEROKIE POPARCIE DLA INICJATYW 2/2
Stanisław Michalkiewicz urodził się 8 listopada 1947 roku w Lublinie. Szkołę podstawową i Liceum Ogólnokształcące ukończył w Bełżycach. Studia prawnicze na Uniwersytecie Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie ukończył w roku 1969 W roku 1972 ukończył podyplomowe Studium Dziennikarskie na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim.
Od lipca 1972 roku rozpoczyna pracę w redakcji pisma „Zielony Sztandar”, w dziale łączności z czytelnikami. W roku 1977 nawiązuje kontakt z Wojciechem Ziembińskim i Adamem Wojciechowskim – działaczami Ruchu Obrony Praw Człowieka i Obywatela w Polsce. Przystępuje do Ruchu i jako pierwsze zadanie otrzymuje polecenie wyjazdu do Francji w celu nawiązania kontaktu z red. Jerzym Giedroyciem i przywiezienia do Polski pieniędzy zebranych przez redakcję „Kultury” na potrzeby ROPCiO.
Po wykonaniu tego zadania otrzymuje polecenie zorganizowania pisma dla środowisk wiejskich. Pierwszy numer tego pisma pt. „Gospodarz” ukazuje się w grudniu 1977. Pismo podpisują panowie: Piotr Typiak i Bogumił Studziński, obydwaj już nieżyjący. Od piątego numeru „Gospodarz” drukowany jest techniką typograficzną. Drukarnia początkowo mieści się w mieszkaniu Michalkiewicza, jednak wkrótce, ze względów bezpieczeństwa, zostaje przeniesiona do mieszkania Tadeusza Szozdy, który od początku współpracował przy redagowaniu i drukowaniu pisma.
Pismo to odegrało pewną rolę w protestach chłopskich latem 1978 roku. Efektem tych protestów było powstanie Komitetu Samoobrony Chłopskiej Ziemi Lubelskiej (przewodniczący Janusz Rożek) i Komitetu Samoobrony Chłopskiej Ziemi Grójeckiej (przewodniczący Zdzisław Ostatek). Z tych m.in. Komitetów i przy udziale tworzących je chłopskich działaczy w dwa lata później powstała „Solidarność” RI. Linię polityczną i programową „Gospodarza” stanowiła obrona prywatnej własności ziemi i gospodarki rodzinnej oraz przeciwdziałanie tzw. socjalistycznym przeobrażeniom na wsi, zmierzającym do podporządkowania rolników administracji państwowej.
Oprócz artykułów w „Gospodarzu”, Stanisław Michalkiewicz publikował również w drugoobiegowym piśmie „Opinia” pod pseudonimem Andrzej Stanisławski. W tym okresie Michalkiewicz podejmuje dodatkową pracę tłumacza w warszawskim oddziale Agencji Prasowej „Nowosti” i wszystkie zarobione tam pieniądze przeznacza na finansowanie druku „Gospodarza”.
Po utworzeniu w roku 1980 NSZZ „Solidarność” Stanisław Michalkiewicz nawiązuje współpracę z drugoobiegowym wydawnictwem „Krąg”, kierowanym przez Wojciecha Fałkowskiego. W początkach stanu wojennego Michalkiewicz zostaje usunięty z pracy w „Zielonym Sztandarze” w ramach tzw. weryfikacji. Na przełomie marca i kwietnia 1982 wydaje dla wydawnictwa „Krąg” książkę Andrzeja Alberta (prof. Wojciech Roszkowski) „Najnowsza historia Polski” w nakładzie 1000 egzemplarzy.
Wykorzystując kontakty w środowisku drukarzy, wydaje też „Dokumenty SDP”, dla potrzeb zdelegalizowanego Stowarzyszenia Dziennikarzy Polskich. Drukuje również pierwszy numer pisma „Wezwanie” pod redakcją Tomasza Jastruna.
W maju 1982 roku zostaje internowany w Białołęce, gdzie zaprzyjaźnia się z Januszem Korwin-Mikkem. Po zwolnieniu podejmuje pracę robotnika rolnego w okolicach Grójca, a później – robotnika w firmie „Thomex”. W tym też okresie, wykorzystując kontakty z drukarzami, organizuje druk ulotek dla potrzeb podziemnej „Solidarności”.
Jesienią 1983 roku, wraz z Marianem Miszalskim, rozpoczyna wydawanie podziemnego pisma „Kurs”, co inauguruje powstanie wydawnictwa o tej samej nazwie. „Kurs” jest przedsięwzięciem samofinansującym się. W latach 1983-1989 ukazało się 40 numerów „Kursu” oraz ponad 20 książek, wśród których były m.in: „Rewolucja konserwatywna w Ameryce” Guy Sormana (nakład 5,5 tys. egz.), „Wolny wybór” Miltona Friedmana (2 tys. egz.) „Nowe bogactwo narodów” Guy Sormana (2 tys. egz.), pozycje historyczne („Droga do Ostrej Bramy” Jana Erdmana (2 tys.), „Nie trzeba głośno mówić” Józefa Mackiewicza (4 tys.), a nawet książka dla dzieci („Bohaterski miś” Bronisławy Ostrowskiej – 1 tys.).
Historia wydawnictwa „Kurs”, cz. 1 (Strona Prokapitalistyczna)
Historia wydawnictwa „Kurs”, cz. 2 (Strona Prokapitalistyczna)
Życie codzienne wydawnictwa „Kurs” (Strona Prokapitalistyczna)
Linia polityczna miesięcznika i wydawnictwa „Kurs” sprowadzała się do propagowania konserwatywnego liberalizmu i liberalnych rozwiązań gospodarczych. Wyrazem ówczesnego ideowego credo Michalkiewicza była wydana w roku 1983 przez Officynę Liberałów (Janusz Korwin-Mikke) broszura „Monologi”.
W roku 1987 Michalkiewicz, wraz z innymi sygnatariuszami (m.in. śp. Stefanem Kisielewskim), podpisuje akt założycielski partii politycznej Ruch Polityki Realnej, której prezesem zostaje Janusz Korwin-Mikke. Jest to pierwsza partia polityczna w życiu Stanisława Michalkiewicza. W maju 1988 roku zostaje aresztowany podczas transportu książek „Kursu” i we wrześniu skazany na konfiskatę mienia.
W marcu 1990 roku wchodzi do zespołu redakcyjnego tygodnika „Najwyższy Czas!” i zostaje członkiem władz krajowych Unii Polityki Realnej (pod taką nazwą zarejestrowała się w grudniu 1990 roku partia utworzona w roku 1987). W roku 1992 zostaje redaktorem naczelnym „N.Cz!”. Po krótkiej przerwie na przełomie lat 1992/93 (praca w redakcji gazety „Nowy Świat”), powraca na stanowisko redaktora naczelnego „N.Cz!”, które zajmuje aż do jesieni roku 1997, kiedy zostaje prezesem Unii Polityki Realnej, po rezygnacji z tej funkcji Janusza Korwin-Mikkego. W roku 1999 składa rezygnację z funkcji prezesa UPR, którą Konwentykl UPR ponownie powierza Januszowi Korwin-Mikke.
Stanisław Michalkiewicz kandydował z ramienia UPR do Sejmu w kampaniach parlamentarnych w latach 1991, 1993 i 1997, jednak bez powodzenia. W roku 1992 uzyskał z rąk Marszałka Sejmu nominację na sędziego Trybunału Stanu, którym był aż do rozwiązania Sejmu w roku 1993. W roku 1991 opracował projekt „małej konstytucji”, wydatnie zwiększający uprawnienia prezydenta i próbował, acz bez większego powodzenia, zainteresować nim ówczesnego prezydenta RP Lecha Wałęsę.
W roku 1992 opracował projekt konstytucji, przewidujący system prezydencki. Projekt ten nie uzyskał niezbędnego poparcia ówczesnych parlamentarzystów m.in. z powodu postulatu ograniczenia liczebności Sejmu do 120 posłów. Michalkiewicz był także autorem kilku innych projektów ustaw, m.in. projektu ordynacji wyborczej (1992), przewidującej wybory wg zasad większościowych. Projekt ten został jednak głosami posłów centroprawicowych i posłów SLD zdecydowanie odrzucony przez Nadzwyczajną Komisję ds. Ordynacji Wyborczej.
Stanisław Michalkiewicz jest również autorem książek. Oprócz wspomnianej już broszury „Monologi”, ukazały się następujące jego książki: „Ulubiony ustrój Pana Boga”, „Na gorącym uczynku”, „Choroba czerwonych oczu”, „W przededniu końca świata”, „Szczypta herezji”, „Polska ormowcem Europy”, „Na niemieckim pograniczu”, „Targowica urządza się przy Napoleonie”, „Studia nad żydofilią”, „Spod listka figowego” oraz „Dobry 'zły' liberalizm”.
Obecnie pracuje jako publicysta „Najwyższego Czasu!” i „Naszej Polski”, współpracuje z Radiem Maryja. Jest także wykładowcą w Wyższej Szkole Stosunków Międzynarodowych i Amerykanistyki w Warszawie oraz Wyższej Szkole Kultury Społecznej i Medialnej w Toruniu.
Żonaty, troje dzieci.
Stanisław Michalkiewicz SZEROKIE POPARCIE DLA INICJATYW 1/2
Stanisław Michalkiewicz SZEROKIE POPARCIE DLA INICJATYW 2/2
Stanisław Michalkiewicz urodził się 8 listopada 1947 roku w Lublinie. Szkołę podstawową i Liceum Ogólnokształcące ukończył w Bełżycach. Studia prawnicze na Uniwersytecie Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie ukończył w roku 1969 W roku 1972 ukończył podyplomowe Studium Dziennikarskie na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim.
Od lipca 1972 roku rozpoczyna pracę w redakcji pisma „Zielony Sztandar”, w dziale łączności z czytelnikami. W roku 1977 nawiązuje kontakt z Wojciechem Ziembińskim i Adamem Wojciechowskim – działaczami Ruchu Obrony Praw Człowieka i Obywatela w Polsce. Przystępuje do Ruchu i jako pierwsze zadanie otrzymuje polecenie wyjazdu do Francji w celu nawiązania kontaktu z red. Jerzym Giedroyciem i przywiezienia do Polski pieniędzy zebranych przez redakcję „Kultury” na potrzeby ROPCiO.
Po wykonaniu tego zadania otrzymuje polecenie zorganizowania pisma dla środowisk wiejskich. Pierwszy numer tego pisma pt. „Gospodarz” ukazuje się w grudniu 1977. Pismo podpisują panowie: Piotr Typiak i Bogumił Studziński, obydwaj już nieżyjący. Od piątego numeru „Gospodarz” drukowany jest techniką typograficzną. Drukarnia początkowo mieści się w mieszkaniu Michalkiewicza, jednak wkrótce, ze względów bezpieczeństwa, zostaje przeniesiona do mieszkania Tadeusza Szozdy, który od początku współpracował przy redagowaniu i drukowaniu pisma.
Pismo to odegrało pewną rolę w protestach chłopskich latem 1978 roku. Efektem tych protestów było powstanie Komitetu Samoobrony Chłopskiej Ziemi Lubelskiej (przewodniczący Janusz Rożek) i Komitetu Samoobrony Chłopskiej Ziemi Grójeckiej (przewodniczący Zdzisław Ostatek). Z tych m.in. Komitetów i przy udziale tworzących je chłopskich działaczy w dwa lata później powstała „Solidarność” RI. Linię polityczną i programową „Gospodarza” stanowiła obrona prywatnej własności ziemi i gospodarki rodzinnej oraz przeciwdziałanie tzw. socjalistycznym przeobrażeniom na wsi, zmierzającym do podporządkowania rolników administracji państwowej.
Oprócz artykułów w „Gospodarzu”, Stanisław Michalkiewicz publikował również w drugoobiegowym piśmie „Opinia” pod pseudonimem Andrzej Stanisławski. W tym okresie Michalkiewicz podejmuje dodatkową pracę tłumacza w warszawskim oddziale Agencji Prasowej „Nowosti” i wszystkie zarobione tam pieniądze przeznacza na finansowanie druku „Gospodarza”.
Po utworzeniu w roku 1980 NSZZ „Solidarność” Stanisław Michalkiewicz nawiązuje współpracę z drugoobiegowym wydawnictwem „Krąg”, kierowanym przez Wojciecha Fałkowskiego. W początkach stanu wojennego Michalkiewicz zostaje usunięty z pracy w „Zielonym Sztandarze” w ramach tzw. weryfikacji. Na przełomie marca i kwietnia 1982 wydaje dla wydawnictwa „Krąg” książkę Andrzeja Alberta (prof. Wojciech Roszkowski) „Najnowsza historia Polski” w nakładzie 1000 egzemplarzy.
Wykorzystując kontakty w środowisku drukarzy, wydaje też „Dokumenty SDP”, dla potrzeb zdelegalizowanego Stowarzyszenia Dziennikarzy Polskich. Drukuje również pierwszy numer pisma „Wezwanie” pod redakcją Tomasza Jastruna.
W maju 1982 roku zostaje internowany w Białołęce, gdzie zaprzyjaźnia się z Januszem Korwin-Mikkem. Po zwolnieniu podejmuje pracę robotnika rolnego w okolicach Grójca, a później – robotnika w firmie „Thomex”. W tym też okresie, wykorzystując kontakty z drukarzami, organizuje druk ulotek dla potrzeb podziemnej „Solidarności”.
Jesienią 1983 roku, wraz z Marianem Miszalskim, rozpoczyna wydawanie podziemnego pisma „Kurs”, co inauguruje powstanie wydawnictwa o tej samej nazwie. „Kurs” jest przedsięwzięciem samofinansującym się. W latach 1983-1989 ukazało się 40 numerów „Kursu” oraz ponad 20 książek, wśród których były m.in: „Rewolucja konserwatywna w Ameryce” Guy Sormana (nakład 5,5 tys. egz.), „Wolny wybór” Miltona Friedmana (2 tys. egz.) „Nowe bogactwo narodów” Guy Sormana (2 tys. egz.), pozycje historyczne („Droga do Ostrej Bramy” Jana Erdmana (2 tys.), „Nie trzeba głośno mówić” Józefa Mackiewicza (4 tys.), a nawet książka dla dzieci („Bohaterski miś” Bronisławy Ostrowskiej – 1 tys.).
Historia wydawnictwa „Kurs”, cz. 1 (Strona Prokapitalistyczna)
Historia wydawnictwa „Kurs”, cz. 2 (Strona Prokapitalistyczna)
Życie codzienne wydawnictwa „Kurs” (Strona Prokapitalistyczna)
Linia polityczna miesięcznika i wydawnictwa „Kurs” sprowadzała się do propagowania konserwatywnego liberalizmu i liberalnych rozwiązań gospodarczych. Wyrazem ówczesnego ideowego credo Michalkiewicza była wydana w roku 1983 przez Officynę Liberałów (Janusz Korwin-Mikke) broszura „Monologi”.
W roku 1987 Michalkiewicz, wraz z innymi sygnatariuszami (m.in. śp. Stefanem Kisielewskim), podpisuje akt założycielski partii politycznej Ruch Polityki Realnej, której prezesem zostaje Janusz Korwin-Mikke. Jest to pierwsza partia polityczna w życiu Stanisława Michalkiewicza. W maju 1988 roku zostaje aresztowany podczas transportu książek „Kursu” i we wrześniu skazany na konfiskatę mienia.
W marcu 1990 roku wchodzi do zespołu redakcyjnego tygodnika „Najwyższy Czas!” i zostaje członkiem władz krajowych Unii Polityki Realnej (pod taką nazwą zarejestrowała się w grudniu 1990 roku partia utworzona w roku 1987). W roku 1992 zostaje redaktorem naczelnym „N.Cz!”. Po krótkiej przerwie na przełomie lat 1992/93 (praca w redakcji gazety „Nowy Świat”), powraca na stanowisko redaktora naczelnego „N.Cz!”, które zajmuje aż do jesieni roku 1997, kiedy zostaje prezesem Unii Polityki Realnej, po rezygnacji z tej funkcji Janusza Korwin-Mikkego. W roku 1999 składa rezygnację z funkcji prezesa UPR, którą Konwentykl UPR ponownie powierza Januszowi Korwin-Mikke.
Stanisław Michalkiewicz kandydował z ramienia UPR do Sejmu w kampaniach parlamentarnych w latach 1991, 1993 i 1997, jednak bez powodzenia. W roku 1992 uzyskał z rąk Marszałka Sejmu nominację na sędziego Trybunału Stanu, którym był aż do rozwiązania Sejmu w roku 1993. W roku 1991 opracował projekt „małej konstytucji”, wydatnie zwiększający uprawnienia prezydenta i próbował, acz bez większego powodzenia, zainteresować nim ówczesnego prezydenta RP Lecha Wałęsę.
W roku 1992 opracował projekt konstytucji, przewidujący system prezydencki. Projekt ten nie uzyskał niezbędnego poparcia ówczesnych parlamentarzystów m.in. z powodu postulatu ograniczenia liczebności Sejmu do 120 posłów. Michalkiewicz był także autorem kilku innych projektów ustaw, m.in. projektu ordynacji wyborczej (1992), przewidującej wybory wg zasad większościowych. Projekt ten został jednak głosami posłów centroprawicowych i posłów SLD zdecydowanie odrzucony przez Nadzwyczajną Komisję ds. Ordynacji Wyborczej.
Stanisław Michalkiewicz jest również autorem książek. Oprócz wspomnianej już broszury „Monologi”, ukazały się następujące jego książki: „Ulubiony ustrój Pana Boga”, „Na gorącym uczynku”, „Choroba czerwonych oczu”, „W przededniu końca świata”, „Szczypta herezji”, „Polska ormowcem Europy”, „Na niemieckim pograniczu”, „Targowica urządza się przy Napoleonie”, „Studia nad żydofilią”, „Spod listka figowego” oraz „Dobry 'zły' liberalizm”.
Obecnie pracuje jako publicysta „Najwyższego Czasu!” i „Naszej Polski”, współpracuje z Radiem Maryja. Jest także wykładowcą w Wyższej Szkole Stosunków Międzynarodowych i Amerykanistyki w Warszawie oraz Wyższej Szkole Kultury Społecznej i Medialnej w Toruniu.
Żonaty, troje dzieci.
Washington, DC – U.S Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) Pulaski Day
Washington, DC – U.S Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) Pulaski Day
Emanuel Celebrates Pulaski Day
Issues Congressional Record Statement Honoring Casimir Pulaski Day
Washington, DC – U.S Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following record statement commemorating Casimir Pulaski Day in honor of General Casimir Pulaski. Since taking office in 2003, Emanuel has been a champion for the over one-hundred thousand Polish Americans in the Fifth Congressional District. The city of Chicago has more people of Polish descent than any other city outside of Poland. Emanuel has been a constant advocate for Poland’s inclusion in the State Department and Department of Homeland Security’s Visa Waiver Program. “Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Casimir Pulaski Day in honor of General Casimir Pulaski, a hero of the American Revolution and time-honored ‘Father of the American Calvary.’ Over 200 years have past since the end of the Revolutionary War, but we have not forgotten his service and sacrifice for America in the early days of our country. “General Pulaski, a native of Poland, fought valiantly in the Battle of Brandywine and the Siege of Charleston, among other battles. In 1779, Pulaski created an independent corps of cavalry and light infantry, known as the Pulaski Legion. Though General Pulaski was not American, he proudly declared, “I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it.” General Pulaski fought valiantly for American Independence until he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Savannah. His premature death prevented Pulaski from being honored with honorary American citizenship, which is why Senator Durbin and I are working to honor him with posthumous citizenship through H.J.Res.39 and S.J.Res.5. “General Pulaski’s contribution and sacrifice is a testament to the heroism of the men and women who fought for our independence from Britain, as well as a symbol of our country’s long friendship with the people of Poland. “Poland is a first class friend of America, and we need to treat them as such. That is why I have long pushed for Poland’s inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program, and I will continue to work to that end. “Madam Speaker, on behalf of the more than 110,000 residents of the Fifth Congressional District of Illinois, I am honored to commemorate Pulaski Day and hope that all of my colleagues will join me in remembering this great friend of America.”
### Obchody Dnia Kazimierza Pulaskiego Oswiadczenie Kongresmana Ramha Emanuela, 3 marzec 2008 Pani Marszalek Izby Reprezentantow, zabieram dzisiaj glos by uczcic Dzien Kazimierza Pulaskiego ustanowiony ku pamieci generala Kazmierza Pulaskiego, bohatera walki o niepodleglosc Stanow Zjednoczonych, honorowego„Ojca Amerykanskiej Kawalerii”. Minelo ponad 200 lat od konca wojny o niepodleglosc Ameryki, lecz my nie zapominamy jego zaslug i poswiecenia w czasie trudnych poczatkow naszego kraju. Urodzony w Polsce General Pulaski walczy³ zaciekle w szeregach armii Waszyngtona m.inn.w bitwie o Brandywine i w oblezeniu Charleston. W 1778 utworzy³ odrebny legion kawalerii, nazwany Legionem Pulaskiego, na którego czele rok pozniej odniós³ zwyciêstwo w bitwie pod Charleston. Mimo ze Pulaski nie byl obywatelem Ameryki, dumnie glosil: „Przyby³em tu broniæ wolno¶ci, walczyæ o ni±, ¿yæ dla niej lub umrzeæ”. General Pulaski walczyl meznie o niepodleglosc Ameryki az zgin±³ na skutek smiertelnych ran odniesionych w bitwie pod Savannah 11 pa¼dziernika 1779. Jego nagla smierc uniemozliwila odznaczenie bohatera honorowym obywatelstwem amerykanskim. Dlatego wraz z Senatorem Durbinem zabiegamy o przyznanie Pulaskiemu posmiertnego honorowego obywatelstwa (projekt rezolucji H.J. Res.39 w Izbie Reprezentantow, oraz S.J. Res.5 w Senacie.) Zaslugi i poswiecenie Generala Pulaskiego sa testamentem bohaterstwa mezczyzn i kobiet walczacych o nasza niepodleglosc od Brytanii, oraz sa symbolem dlugotrwalej przyjazni naszego kraju z Polska i Polakami. Polska jest dla Ameryki przyjacielem pierwszej kategorii, i musimy ja tak traktowac. Dlatego tez od dluzszego czasu podejmuje starania o przyjecie Polski do Programu Bezwizowego i bede kontynuowal te starania do pozytywnego konca. Pani Przewodniczaca, w imieniu ponad 110,000 mieszkancow polskiego pochodzonia z Piatego Okregu Wyborczego, jestem dumny, ze moge dzisiaj uhonorowac pamiec Generala Kazimerza Pulaskiego i mam nadzieje, ze wszyscy moi koledzy z Kongresu uczynia to ze mna ku pamieci tego wielkiego przyjaciela naszego kraju, Ameryki.
Issues Congressional Record Statement Honoring Casimir Pulaski Day
Washington, DC – U.S Representatives Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) released the following record statement commemorating Casimir Pulaski Day in honor of General Casimir Pulaski. Since taking office in 2003, Emanuel has been a champion for the over one-hundred thousand Polish Americans in the Fifth Congressional District. The city of Chicago has more people of Polish descent than any other city outside of Poland. Emanuel has been a constant advocate for Poland’s inclusion in the State Department and Department of Homeland Security’s Visa Waiver Program. “Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Casimir Pulaski Day in honor of General Casimir Pulaski, a hero of the American Revolution and time-honored ‘Father of the American Calvary.’ Over 200 years have past since the end of the Revolutionary War, but we have not forgotten his service and sacrifice for America in the early days of our country. “General Pulaski, a native of Poland, fought valiantly in the Battle of Brandywine and the Siege of Charleston, among other battles. In 1779, Pulaski created an independent corps of cavalry and light infantry, known as the Pulaski Legion. Though General Pulaski was not American, he proudly declared, “I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it.” General Pulaski fought valiantly for American Independence until he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Savannah. His premature death prevented Pulaski from being honored with honorary American citizenship, which is why Senator Durbin and I are working to honor him with posthumous citizenship through H.J.Res.39 and S.J.Res.5. “General Pulaski’s contribution and sacrifice is a testament to the heroism of the men and women who fought for our independence from Britain, as well as a symbol of our country’s long friendship with the people of Poland. “Poland is a first class friend of America, and we need to treat them as such. That is why I have long pushed for Poland’s inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program, and I will continue to work to that end. “Madam Speaker, on behalf of the more than 110,000 residents of the Fifth Congressional District of Illinois, I am honored to commemorate Pulaski Day and hope that all of my colleagues will join me in remembering this great friend of America.”
### Obchody Dnia Kazimierza Pulaskiego Oswiadczenie Kongresmana Ramha Emanuela, 3 marzec 2008 Pani Marszalek Izby Reprezentantow, zabieram dzisiaj glos by uczcic Dzien Kazimierza Pulaskiego ustanowiony ku pamieci generala Kazmierza Pulaskiego, bohatera walki o niepodleglosc Stanow Zjednoczonych, honorowego„Ojca Amerykanskiej Kawalerii”. Minelo ponad 200 lat od konca wojny o niepodleglosc Ameryki, lecz my nie zapominamy jego zaslug i poswiecenia w czasie trudnych poczatkow naszego kraju. Urodzony w Polsce General Pulaski walczy³ zaciekle w szeregach armii Waszyngtona m.inn.w bitwie o Brandywine i w oblezeniu Charleston. W 1778 utworzy³ odrebny legion kawalerii, nazwany Legionem Pulaskiego, na którego czele rok pozniej odniós³ zwyciêstwo w bitwie pod Charleston. Mimo ze Pulaski nie byl obywatelem Ameryki, dumnie glosil: „Przyby³em tu broniæ wolno¶ci, walczyæ o ni±, ¿yæ dla niej lub umrzeæ”. General Pulaski walczyl meznie o niepodleglosc Ameryki az zgin±³ na skutek smiertelnych ran odniesionych w bitwie pod Savannah 11 pa¼dziernika 1779. Jego nagla smierc uniemozliwila odznaczenie bohatera honorowym obywatelstwem amerykanskim. Dlatego wraz z Senatorem Durbinem zabiegamy o przyznanie Pulaskiemu posmiertnego honorowego obywatelstwa (projekt rezolucji H.J. Res.39 w Izbie Reprezentantow, oraz S.J. Res.5 w Senacie.) Zaslugi i poswiecenie Generala Pulaskiego sa testamentem bohaterstwa mezczyzn i kobiet walczacych o nasza niepodleglosc od Brytanii, oraz sa symbolem dlugotrwalej przyjazni naszego kraju z Polska i Polakami. Polska jest dla Ameryki przyjacielem pierwszej kategorii, i musimy ja tak traktowac. Dlatego tez od dluzszego czasu podejmuje starania o przyjecie Polski do Programu Bezwizowego i bede kontynuowal te starania do pozytywnego konca. Pani Przewodniczaca, w imieniu ponad 110,000 mieszkancow polskiego pochodzonia z Piatego Okregu Wyborczego, jestem dumny, ze moge dzisiaj uhonorowac pamiec Generala Kazimerza Pulaskiego i mam nadzieje, ze wszyscy moi koledzy z Kongresu uczynia to ze mna ku pamieci tego wielkiego przyjaciela naszego kraju, Ameryki.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Canada Lifts Visa Requirements for Travelers From Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary
Canada Lifts Visa Requirements for Travelers From Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary
Battlefield whit Polish Soldiers during World War 2
Polish History in 10 minutes
Piękna Polska
Marek Grechuta - Ojczyzna
Polish flag raised at Ottawa City Hall - 5/3/2007
The Polish flag was raised in front of Ottawa City Hall on the anniversary of adoption of the first in Europe and the second in the world Constitution of May 3, 1791
CIC: Canada Lifts Visa Requirements for Travelers From Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 1, 2008) - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today that citizens of Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary no longer require a temporary resident visa to visit Canada."Canada enjoys strong ties with these countries," said Minister Finley. "Lifting the visa requirement will help build those relationships to the benefit of Canadians and the citizens of Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Hungary."Visa-free status for the four countries is effective immediately.Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has an ongoing review of the visa requirements for New Member States (NMS) of the European Union (EU). These reviews are done on a country-by-country basis."We are committed to the free and secure movement of people between the EU and Canada," said Minister Finley. "We are also committed to the objective of visa-exempt status for all EU member states."In 2006, there were 33,363 temporary resident visas issued for citizens of Poland, 3,780 for citizens of Slovakia, 989 for citizens of Lithuania and 6,385 for citizens of Hungary.Twelve countries joined the EU in 2004 and 2007. Initially, visas were required for travelers from seven of the NMS. The requirement was lifted on travelers from Estonia in 2006 and the Czech Republic and Latvia in 2007. With today's announcement, travel to Canada from all but two of the EU's 27 countries is now visa-free. CIC will continue to work in cooperation with the two remaining countries, Bulgaria and Romania, with the goal of having visa-free travel for all EU citizens. Canadian officials will conduct technical visits to these countries as part of CIC's ongoing review to determine when visa requirements can be removed.To guard against abuse of older passports, by January 2009, travelers from Poland and Lithuania will be required to carry a more secure e-passport for visa-free travel.By law, all visitors to Canada require a temporary resident visa, except citizens of countries where an exemption has been granted. Visa requirements for travellers to Canada are the country's first line of defence in maintaining the safety and health of Canadians.For a complete list of countries whose citizens require a visa, please visit CIC's Web site at www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp.
The Polish flag was raised in front of Ottawa City Hall on the anniversary of adoption of the first in Europe and the second in the world Constitution of May 3, 1791
CIC: Canada Lifts Visa Requirements for Travelers From Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 1, 2008) - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today that citizens of Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania and Hungary no longer require a temporary resident visa to visit Canada."Canada enjoys strong ties with these countries," said Minister Finley. "Lifting the visa requirement will help build those relationships to the benefit of Canadians and the citizens of Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Hungary."Visa-free status for the four countries is effective immediately.Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has an ongoing review of the visa requirements for New Member States (NMS) of the European Union (EU). These reviews are done on a country-by-country basis."We are committed to the free and secure movement of people between the EU and Canada," said Minister Finley. "We are also committed to the objective of visa-exempt status for all EU member states."In 2006, there were 33,363 temporary resident visas issued for citizens of Poland, 3,780 for citizens of Slovakia, 989 for citizens of Lithuania and 6,385 for citizens of Hungary.Twelve countries joined the EU in 2004 and 2007. Initially, visas were required for travelers from seven of the NMS. The requirement was lifted on travelers from Estonia in 2006 and the Czech Republic and Latvia in 2007. With today's announcement, travel to Canada from all but two of the EU's 27 countries is now visa-free. CIC will continue to work in cooperation with the two remaining countries, Bulgaria and Romania, with the goal of having visa-free travel for all EU citizens. Canadian officials will conduct technical visits to these countries as part of CIC's ongoing review to determine when visa requirements can be removed.To guard against abuse of older passports, by January 2009, travelers from Poland and Lithuania will be required to carry a more secure e-passport for visa-free travel.By law, all visitors to Canada require a temporary resident visa, except citizens of countries where an exemption has been granted. Visa requirements for travellers to Canada are the country's first line of defence in maintaining the safety and health of Canadians.For a complete list of countries whose citizens require a visa, please visit CIC's Web site at www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp.
Battlefield whit Polish Soldiers during World War 2
Polish History in 10 minutes
Piękna Polska
Marek Grechuta - Ojczyzna
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