[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 162 (Thursday, December 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT BRONISLAW KOMOROWSKI'S VISIT TO CLEVELAND, OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the visit of 
Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski to Cleveland, Ohio. Since his 
recent election following the tragic death of former President Lech 
Kaczynski, President Komorowski has already become a powerful voice for 
peacemaking, reform, and cooperation in the world theatre.
  In just a few short months, President Komorowski has taken steps to 
facilitate integration of Poland into the European Union, has proposed 
a plan for eliminating government corruption, and has met with Russian 
President Dmitry Medvedev to rebuild the political and economic 
relationship between the two countries. He has also continued former 
President Kaczynski's tradition of celebrating Hanukkah with Warsaw's 
Jewish community.
  I am honored by the President's visit, and I know that my 
constituents deeply appreciate his efforts. Cleveland is home to a 
thriving Polish community, which has held together in the face of 
adversity and today enriches our culture with festivals, films, 
concerts, and exhibitions. His visit to our city acknowledges this 
community's success and marks yet another laudable effort toward 
strengthening international relationships and spreading good will.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of President 
Bronislaw and Cleveland's Polonia. May this visit enhance the ties 
between Poland and the United States, and bring Cleveland's Polish 
community the recognition it deserves.

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