Address by His Excellency Jerzy Buzek Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Mr Secretary General, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address to you at the first meeting of the North Atlantic Council now consisting of 19 members. From Today morning on, Czech, Hungarian and Polish flags will be flying next to those of the other members.
Poles often differ on many issues.
Nonetheless, on matters of such importance as NATO membership, we presented an almost uniform stand. The success of today crowns the accomplishments of the Polish people. Ladies and Gentlemen, Today we celebrate part of the most effective politico-military structure binding the strongest democracies of Europe and North America. Ladies and Gentlemen, These are not just words. We fully understand the obligations that we are assuming as a member of the Organisation.