U.S. President Barack Obama in Warsaw Saturday hailed Poland as a model of democratic change and boosted bilateral energy and military ties, according to UPI. After meeting with President Bronislaw Komorowski at the presidential palace, Obama said: "Poland, because of its extraordinary success, both as a democracy and as a market-based economy, is a model and example for the region. "The incredible transformation that's taken place over the last 25 years here in Poland is now making it a leader in Europe," Obama said.