04/24/2000
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"The United States supports Poland's democratic transition and her people's efforts to establish a pluralistic society and a free market economy."
"The Maritime Security Act will protect American jobs and maintain a U.S. presence in international maritime trade."
"This Act extends to seafarers the same basic reemployment rights that apply to reserve members of our Armed Forces in time of war or national emergency."
"Many Americans proudly trace their roots to Poland."