Security, independence from the European Union, major investments such as the Central Communication Port (CPK), agricultural issues, and social matters including housing—these were the main themes of Karol Nawrocki’s speech delivered during the “Great March for Poland.” The civic candidate for President of the Republic of Poland spoke from the main stage before a crowd of 240,000 Poles.
Karol Nawrocki’s speech was met with spontaneous reactions from the crowd, which chanted slogans of support for the civic presidential candidate.
“Yes, dear friends, we will win. We are marching toward victory. A bold Poland is coming, a safe Poland is coming, a socially responsible Poland is coming. A great and proud change is coming. Today, we stand in the heart of the Polish capital as a national community. As Poles. Always side by side, one with another—not against each other. We are here together to clearly state that we want the Poland of our dreams, and we will not give that up. Those who promote a small-minded vision and shrinking of Poland will not lock this political system down. One political group will not rule Poland alone, because we—the citizens of the Polish state—are here.”
Nawrocki drew on the history and identity of the Polish nation.
“We are here today fully aware of our proud victories and of our historic defeats, from which we have learned lessons. We stand here today as a community of values rooted in Christian identity—one filled with love, mercy, tolerance, and understanding for our fellow human beings.”
Karol Nawrocki also addressed the construction of the Central Communication Port and the development of nuclear energy.
“This is our great dream—a dream for our grandchildren and future generations. We want to build this magnificent port for the Polish people, with our future in mind. Our future lies in nuclear energy. We will not give up Polish coal until we have Polish nuclear power. Nuclear energy is essential. Electricity cannot remain a luxury, as it is today in Donald Tusk’s Poland. We need nuclear energy to thrive and so that electricity is no longer a luxury. That’s why we need relations with the European Union and with the United States. I will be the president of your future. I will not let those who believe in small-mindedness and in shrinking our state steal our future or our children’s future. We, the Polish people, say: enough with small-mindedness.”
Nawrocki also spoke about national security.
“We stand for a safe Poland, and this unites us even with those who today unknowingly joined Donald Tusk’s march. They too want a safe Poland—for their wives, children, and grandchildren. But they are listening to masters of lies, falsehoods, and propaganda. They do not realize that they too want a secure Poland. And a secure Poland is one with a strong president for challenging times. A president who says, ‘follow me,’ who says, ‘stand with me’—not one who sends everyone ahead while watching their backs from behind.”
Karol Nawrocki also emphasized the importance of Poland’s border security and addressed illegal migration, which he described as a problem for all of Europe.
“We must defend Poland’s east and west, north and south. Because this is Poland, led by a commander-in-chief of the armed forces who understands that there is only one Poland, and that its border is not the Vistula River.”
Nawrocki also paid tribute to Witold Pilecki, recalling his life story and sacrifice for the homeland.