I believed it would succeed. It was Polish Solidarity and its victory that put an end to the old era when what mattered were borders and rival blocs.

Building democracy as an imposition from abroad is a form of imperialism.

He who once became aware of the power of Solidarity and who breathed the air of freedom will not be crushed.

I made the right decisions, I set everything on the right course, the reforms are going in the right direction.

The world needs leaders of vision instead of leaders on television.

My health is very much improved.

I realize that the strivings of the Polish people gave rise, and still do so, to the feelings of understanding and solidarity all over the world.