Recognizing 250 years of Polish-American friendship and reaffirming the interest of the United States of America in the democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland.

Key Points

• This resolution celebrates the 250-year history of friendship between the United States and Poland, starting from Polish settlers in the 1600s and heroes who fought in the American Revolution.
• It highlights Poland's role as a vital military ally, noting that they sent thousands of soldiers to help the U.S. after the September 11 attacks and currently spend more than 4.7% of their economy on defense.
• The proposal supports keeping about 10,000 U.S. military members stationed in Poland to help with training and to protect the region from potential threats.
• It recognizes Poland's massive effort to help neighbors in need, including welcoming over 1 million refugees who moved there and helping 17 million people cross their border to escape the war in Ukraine.
• The resolution reaffirms that the U.S. has a strong interest in making sure Poland remains a free, safe, and successful democracy.

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