Kwasniewski visits Polish cavalry troops in relation to recent NATO summit

He said that his visit is closely related to last Sunday's NATO summit in Washington. "The president, as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, likes to be seen against the background of green uniforms," said one of his aides. Kwasniewski witnessed climbing and hand-to-hand combat drills, and the regiment's successful assault on its own airfield, which was the grand finale of the visit. "I would like to congratulate you on your professionalism," said the President to the soldiers. He also said that rapid response forces are Poland's primary asset in NATO. (Gazeta Wyborcza, page 10)