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Obama: NATO will continue alongside Polish in every situation – TVN24

Video: tvn24 Presidents Barack Obama and Andrzej Duda spoke before the NATO summit

We are pleased that the United States so strongly support strengthening the military potential of NATO in our part of Europe – said on Friday President Andrzej Duda after a meeting with US President Barack Obama.
                  



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– We are grateful for the favor, the understanding (of – ed.), that security is where it is present the strongest military in the world, and the strongest army in the world is, as you know, the United States army – he stressed.

– with joy greeted the American troops on exercises Anaconda, enjoyed immensely, that took part in them so many, we are pleased that the heavy brigade of the United States will operate on Polish territory – said Duda.

He added that “we are pleased that the United States so strongly support strengthening the military capabilities of NATO in our part of Europe.”

Duda stressed that the summit participants waiting for “hard work”. – But I believe that the summit will be symbolic and will further strengthen our partnership – said the president.

He stressed that “Poles like America, like Americans.” – I very pleased with the presence of the president today and tomorrow in Warsaw – said the president of Duda.



Duda about the conversation with Obama: touched on all the important issues

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the president Duda stressed that took a very good conversation with President Obama. He said that during the meeting “were discussed all the important issues,” including the issue of Brexitu. – I am glad that the president has clearly indicating the position that the United Kingdom retains its full strength within NATO. This is a very important country and our very important partner that we would like to strengthen their potential – said the president of Duda.

Duda submitted to the President Obama’s condolences to the victims of the shooting in Dallas, which killed five policemen and six were wounded. – The ethos of service in the United States is very strong, I would say: even a part of the great patriotism, which I had the opportunity to personally convince the American commanders, soldiers during exercise Anaconda – he said.



Obama: Poland devoted ally

Then spoke the president of the United States Barack Obama. He stressed that Poland is one of the pillars of the eastern flank of NATO.

Obama pointed out that Poland participates in “our missile defense system against ballistic missile which can be fired from Iran.” – It is one of the pillars of the eastern flank of NATO – he stressed.





The US leader paid attention in addition to “putting the US when it comes to the security of Polish”. – We are allies in the framework of this system – assured.

He added that “officially we are obliged to comply with point 5. (Treaty – ed.), Which means mutual defense.” – These are not just words, they are also actions – said the US president.

– We consider Poland to be one of the most loyal allies and one of the leaders of NATO – said Obama.

According to him the fact that the summit takes place in Warsaw, testifies to the Polish position. – In the United States we consider Poland as one of the most devoted allies. Poland is one of the leaders of NATO. A country which is dedicating a full contribution – 2 percent. of its GDP to our common security – said Obama.

The US president thanked the military missions in which Poland participates. – Especially for the last contribution to the fight against the Islamic State and the use of the F-16 – he added.



About the situation in Ukraine

Obama also raised the issue of sanctions against Russia. – US and Poland are of the opinion that sanctions against Russia should remain until the agreement with Minsk will be filled – he said.

– We will work together with Germany and France to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine – said Obama .

– I wanted to thank Poland for supporting Ukrainian efforts to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression – said Barack Obama.



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Obama stressed that it is important that Ukraine received help and to strengthen its military power, political and economic.

he also recalled that at the beginning of next year in Europe will be the new US armored brigade, and its headquarters will be located in Poland. The US President said that Poland sees increased presence of NATO. – We will fulfill the art. 5, meaning mutual defense – assured.

The US President also noted that the United States will continue to increase its defensive posture and the possibility of deterrence. – We want to be present in Central and Eastern Europe – he said.

He added, “about a thousand American soldiers will be here on a rotating basis, will serve shoulder to shoulder with Polish soldiers.”

Obama recalled the presence of the US air force at the air base in Lask. – All the time we have our military personnel rotation – he added.



US worried about the situation of the Court

– I expressed to President Andrew Duda our concern about certain actions and the stalemate in the field of Polish Constitutional Court. I pointed out that of course we respect the Polish sovereignty. I realize that the parliament is working on a law that is intended to regulate the matter, but as a friend and ally, I call on all parties to support democratic institutions in Poland – said Obama.





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– that’s what makes us democracies, not just words written in the constitution or vote in elections, but also the institutions from which we depend every day. The rule of law, an independent judiciary and a free press – these are the values ​​on which the United States very anxious. These are the values ​​that lie at the heart of our alliance, they lie at the heart of the North Atlantic Treaty. These were the values ​​that we celebrated two years ago on the Castle Square – he added.

Obama congratulated Poland 225th anniversary of the “oldest constitution in Europe.”

– This shows the long-term desire of the Polish nation , the desire for freedom and independence. In fact, after the “Cold War” the birth of a new Polish democracy was an inspiration to people across Europe and around the world, including America – said the US president.

– Progress Polish shown that democracy and pluralism are not unique only one of our cultures or countries, these are universal values. This is a basic issue in American foreign policy – we are talking about these values ​​around the world, even to our closest allies – said Obama.



Video: tvn24 Barack Obama concerned about the situation around the Constitutional Court

Author: m / I / Source: tvn24

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