- I view this very negatively, because first the blocking of officer nominations, and then the lack of decisions on decorations for Independence Day. An unprecedented decision, punishing officers who have nothing to do with politics, with any political assessments. This is not a decoration for me or the deputy ministers, but for those who also fight against acts of sabotage, risk their lives and health, stand guard at night, and wait. It is an incredibly difficult, responsible, and risky service - said Tomasz Siemoniak at a press conference.

- Denying such individuals state decorations because one has different political views, or a different assessment of the government, is unacceptable, but let the citizens judge whether this is a permissible method in political struggle. I deeply regret this, I know what a stir it is causing within the service, that the president is striking at these people who are on the front lines practically without any justification, without a word explaining why this is happening - Tomasz Siemoniak continued.