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President Bush Visits Warsaw, Poland, June 15, 2001
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush participate in an arrival ceremony with President Kwasniewski and his wife, Jolanta. Honoring both leaders, the national anthems of the two countries were played. Afterwards, the two Presidents reviewed the troops.
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush participate in an arrival ceremony with President Kwasniewski and his wife, Jolanta. Honoring both leaders, the national anthems of the two countries were played. Afterwards, the two Presidents reviewed the troops.
 
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush participate in an arrival ceremony with President Kwasniewski and his wife, Jolanta. Honoring both leaders, the national anthems of the two countries were played. Afterwards, the two Presidents reviewed the troops. Upon arriving at a local orphanage in Warsaw, Mrs. Bush was greeted with a large bouquet of red, white and blue flowers. After which the First Lady visited personally with many of the children.
Honoring the sacrifices made by Poland's soldiers, President Bush stands silent during a visit to the tomb of the unknown soldier in Warsaw, Poland. "Some of the most courageous moments of the 20th century took place in this nation. Here, in 1943, the world saw the heroic effort and revolt of the Warsaw Ghetto; a year later, the 63 days of the Warsaw Uprising; and then the reduction of this city to rubble because it chose to resist evil," said President Bush in his remarks at Warsaw University. The two Presidents and their wives share a few private moments during a long day of public activities.
After delivering a foreign policy speech at Warsaw University, President Bush wades into a receptive crowd of open arms. "Every European nation that struggles toward democracy and free markets and a strong civic culture must be welcomed into Europe's home," said the President in his remarks. "I believe in NATO membership for all of Europe's democracies that seek it and are ready to share the responsibilities that NATO brings."

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