Kwaśniewski - going to war was the right decision

During a press conference held in Warsaw yesterday, President Aleksander Kwaśniewski, announced that Poland's participation in the Iraqi war on the side of the coalition forces was the right decision. He emphasized that it is thanks to the coalition the Iraqi nation has regained its freedom. Kwaśniewski demonstrated solidarity and gratitude to all journalists currently working in Iraq, reminding the press of the two Polish journalists who were kidnapped but managed to escape. The President also highlighted the fact that Poland proved to be a loyal and dependable partner, which means the country does not have to worry about future isolation. In addition, Premier Leszek Miller said that the country is now preparing to join the humanitarian aid mission to Iraq, as well as rebuilding the country. Foreign Minister Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz, also present at the conference, said that Poland would play a role in rebuilding the country not only economically but also in terms of its legal and political systems. (www.polskieradio.pl) A.K.