We know with all the certainty that Poles were among the oppressors and assassins.

Every man is responsible only for his own acts. The sons do not inherit the sins of the fathers. But can we say: that was long ago, they were different?

We have become aware of the responsibility for our attitude towards the dark pages in our history. We have understood that bad service is done to the nation by those who are impelling to renounce that past.

The truth is not so potent. But only truth - even the most aching and painful - will allow to purify the wounds of the memory.

The nation is a community. Community of individuals, community of generations.

Righteous is the one who was able to demonstrate compassion in face of human suffering.