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“The people in Poland had to deal with painful reforms.”
“I belong to the generation of workers who, born in the villages and hamlets of rural Poland, had the opportunity to acquire education and find employment in industry, becoming in the course conscious of their rights and importance in society.”
“My health is very much improved.”
“I am happy that Poland is returning to the road of pluralism and democracy.”
“Communism is a monopolistic system, economically and politically.”
“My country is in the grips of a major economic crisis. This is causing dramatic consequences for the very existence of Polish families. A permanent economic crisis in Poland may also have serious repercussions for Europe. Thus, Poland ought to be helped and deserves help.”
“I risked my life.”
“Life creates new heroes, and new heroes always find it easiest to beat up on the previous heroes.”
“Dictators and oppressors should continue to fear me because I will be here for a long time.”
“Communism is a monopolistic system, economically and politically. The system suppresses individual initiative, and the 21st century is all about individualism and freedom. The development of technology supported these directions.”
“The supply of words in the world market is plentiful but the demand is falling. Let deeds follow words now.”
“I don't have regrets I didn't spend more time with my family because I've lived my life to the full, and you can't look back in regret.”
“I have a vision, and I know I'm right.”
“For now, capitalism is working to produce more money but does not see the people. This problem is getting worse across the world.”
“I believe that any violation of privacy is nothing good.”
“Tomorrow there will be no division to Europe and Asia. These are old concepts that would remain only on maps. Everything will be united. Companies will be united. It is a process of structures growing due to the technological progress.”
“I'm a man of faith. I only fear God, and my wife - sometimes.”
“The fall of the Berlin Wall makes for nice pictures. But it all started in the shipyards.”
“When I recall my own path of life I cannot but speak of the violence, hatred and lies. A lesson drawn from such experiences, however, was that we can effectively oppose violence only if we ourselves do not resort to it.”
“I represent the concept that pluralism is essential, union pluralism. I made an oath about this.”