U.S. President George W. Bush will host Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski at the White House for a meeting and lunch on February 9, the White House announced. The two leaders will discuss a variety of issues, including ways to improve U.S.-European relations, the White House said in a statement. "Poland is a close friend and ally of America, and continues to play a vital role in bringing freedom and democracy to Iraq," the statement said. "President Kwasniewski has demonstrated his commitment to these same ideals through his recent involvement in helping further Ukraine's democratic process."
