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We are a sovereign country so we must get out from this crisis by ourselves. We must draw away danger with our own hands. History would never forgive the present generation for wasting this chance.

— Wojciech Jaruzelski Excerpts of Martial law speech (1981)

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I think, however, that it is better when we solve the Polish matters realistically, with prudence, when we discuss them calmly, normally.

The self-preservation instinct of the nation must be heard. Adventurists must have their hands tied before they push the homeland into the abyss of fratricide.

Excerpts of Martial law speech (1981)

To make tomorrow better we must realize tough realities today, to understand the necessity for renunciation.

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Our soldier's hands are clean; he knows his hard service ... and has no other aim but the good of the nation.

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The steps taken today serve to preserve the basic features of socialist renewal. All the reforms will be continued in an atmosphere of order, businesslike discussion and discipline, also economic reform.

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