NEWS

10/07/2020

20:02

Duda:

Respect is Crucial; It's Often Lacking in Our Politics, Which is Sad

Michał Olech

- A campaign is tough political work, and neither Kinga nor Agata have ever been particularly involved in politics. I wouldn't have even imagined my wife enduring all these campaign hardships with me, as she is generally a lady, and I wouldn't expose her to that. It is, however, very, very difficult, an effort, it's hard work, a lot of meetings. Sometimes during a campaign, you don't eat enough, sometimes you don't sleep enough. It's a task for those who truly want to hold office, for their closest collaborators, for that group. And I'm glad that my wife supported me today, because it was important to me. And that's why I wanted us to stand together at the end of the campaign, to show that we are one, together, that we are there for each other in the most difficult moments. Even if various unfounded accusations, the worst kind, are thrown at us, especially at me, it doesn't change the fact that we are a family, united, and always support each other. That's why I'm very happy that both my ladies were with me today - stated President Andrzej Duda in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on Polsat News's "Gość Wydarzeń".

- Above all, I believe, and have always believed, that my compatriots decide. And for me, the verdict of my compatriots is final. If Poles make a decision, I will always respect that decision. Of course, I am fighting for victory and I deeply believe that I will win, that I will be able to continue my presidential work. It will be a bit different now, because a second term is always a different presidency. First and foremost, there is great experience. Moreover, it has the specificity that you are accountable solely to God, the nation, and history. However, I think it is important to always have mutual respect. I have always said that. I am very happy that Agata said it today. Respect, respect, and once again, respect. This respect is sometimes lacking in our politics, and that is sad - he continued.


Michał Olech