Decorated by Kwasniewski
On July 3, 1997, then president of the Republic of Poland Aleksander Kwasniewski awarded for his activities for Polish-American cooperation, the Cross of the Grand Order of Merit of Poland, erstwhile U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. What did Kwasniewski say then, as he justified his decision?
‘There would be a lot to talk about today's hero Henry Kissinger, whose function in modern planet past is known and well described. I want to express my joy that as president of the Republic I could present to you present this very advanced Polish honour, the highest honour that we grant foreigners for their large contribution to the improvement of Polish-American relations. I would like to say that we very much appreciate your efforts to connect Poland and the full of Central Europe with the planet of democratic states, with a community that has been separated from walls and another restrictions for so long. We know that you have represented this attitude both as a associate of the United States administration, but besides as a professor, as the author of many articles and books, as a man who, in various places in the world, demanded that Poland be incorporated into the Euro-Atlantic structures into European structures. Today's designation of Mr. Henry Kissinger is our designation of his work, his activities and thanks for what he did so that the Madrid gathering in a fewer days may be a large historical breakthrough. So we can all realize how much we are experiencing this symbolic moment. let me to say yes. Today, with a very advanced honour of the Republic, we reward the erstwhile US Secretary of State at the place where the Warsaw Pact was signed. I am very pleased that as the host of this place, I will be able to say present that not only has this agreement been signed here, but not only has the circular Table been held here, but I have besides had the honour of honoring Mr. Henry Kissinger. And I will conclude from this that everything that is done with large imagination and for good origin can come true. For your function in the last many, many years, for your support for Poland one more time I thank you‘.
Metternich's pupil
He was sometimes called a student of Metternich, inspired by the Vienna Congress, then a performance of powers. He felt that the powers must have their spheres of influence. Therefore, contrary to president Kwasniewski's narrative, many people can conclude that Kissinger did not have the sovereignty of Poland, Central and east Europe in his explanation was the vassal of the USSR.
How meaningful that in May 2022 Kissinger as a geostrateg-realist urged the West to quit their efforts to inflict a crushing defeat on the Russian army in Ukraine. He argued that it would be a immense mistake for the West if it were to be carried distant by the temper of the minute and ignored the request for Russia to be included in the European strategy of forces. Yes, the thing is, despite the neo-imperial impulses of the Putina Kissinger satrapia, he has comparatively late inactive seen Russia as an crucial part of safety architecture in Europe. In his vision, pragmatism, it seems that frequently rerealized, dominated moral reasons.
Because I see any words of incomprehensible respect for Kissinger, 1 reminder:
Poland became a free country mostly due to the fact that Kissinger ceased to be (after the 1976 election) a prominent politician.
— Leszek Kraszyna (@airborell) November 30, 2023
We must be aware that, in fact, for the countries of Central Europe, the celebrated "realpolitik" meant that there was no possible of changing the position quo. Kissinger He divided the planet between the 3 powers. He had no remorse erstwhile he gave the demolud countries under the russian Union's custody, Kremlin He wanted to weaken through China's development.