I am convinced that Germany has drawn conclusions [from World War II] and Europe has drawn conclusions as well. And I can say an unpopular thing. If once again Germany should risk destabilizing Europe, then there would be no division of Germany - it would simply be blown off the map of Europe. With the kind of technology that exists, with the kind of experiences we have had, there can be no other way - and the Germans know it. (Lech Wałęsa)

I am convinced that Germany has drawn conclusions [from World War II] and Europe has drawn conclusions as well. And I can say an unpopular thing. If once again Germany should risk destabilizing Europe, then there would be no division of Germany - it would simply be blown off the map of Europe. With the kind of technology that exists, with the kind of experiences we have had, there can be no other way - and the Germans know it.

Lech Wałęsa

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