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WASHINGTON--Solidarity leader Lech Walesa, saluted on his historic visit to Congress with cheers, whistles and four standing ovations, told lawmakers yesterday that U.S. aid to Poland "will not be wasted, and will never be forgotten...
...emotional speech recounting the nine-year struggle of his union to from the first non-communist government in the Soviet bloc, Walesa gave thanks to Congress and the American people for years of support and words of admiration...
...Walesa's triumphant visit to the nation's capital continued during the afternoon, when President Bush appeared with him at an AFL-CIO convention, hailing him as "America's special guest" and promising more aid for Poland...
...Walesa, addressing a joint meeting of Congress, drew resounding applause when he said that "assistance extended to democracy and freedom in Poland and all of Eastern Europe is the best investment in the future of peace, better than tanks, warships and warplanes, an investment leading to greater security...
...Walesa arrived in Washington, D.C. on Monday for a four-day visit marked by numerous awards and a torrent of praise as Poland and other East European nations rapidly institute democratic and market reforms...