Thomas Rose Assumes Role as US Ambassador in Poland

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1. ambasador  (m.)
   Przedstawiciel dyplomatyczny wysokiej rangi reprezentujący kraj w innym państwie. ↩︎
2. list  (m.)
   Forma pisemnej komunikacji pomiędzy osobami. ↩︎
3. uwierzytelniający
   Potwierdzający autentyczność lub prawdziwość czegoś. ↩︎
4. prezydent  (m.)
   Osoba pełniąca najwyższy urząd w państwie, zazwyczaj stojąca na czele władzy wykonawczej. ↩︎
5. pomnik  (m.)
   Obiekt upamiętniający osobę lub wydarzenie, zazwyczaj rzeźba lub inna struktura. ↩︎
6. wzmocnić
   Zwiększyć siłę, odporność lub efektywność czegoś. ↩︎

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Question 1: What did Thomas Rose do after arriving in Warsaw?

Question 2: What does Thomas Rose want to achieve in his role as ambassador?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
ambasador  (m.)	ambassador
list  (m.)	letter
uwierzytelniający	certifying
prezydent  (m.)	president
pomnik  (m.)	monument
wzmocnić	strengthen

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Thomas Rose, the newly appointed US Ambassador to Poland, has arrived in Warsaw and is set to officially assume his duties following the presentation of his credentials to Polish President Karol Nawrocki. While Rose’s nomination follows the tradition of many of former President Donald Trump‘s diplomatic appointments, being a political rather than a career envoy, he distinguishes himself by not being part of Trump’s inner circle.

On his arrival, Rose displayed a gesture of respect by laying flowers at the Warsaw Uprising Monument, and later expressed his enthusiasm for his new role in a video message. Standing prominently in Warsaw’s historic centre, he introduced himself both in English and Polish, proclaiming his excitement to represent the American people and his anticipation to engage with the Polish community.

Despite his political appointment, Thomas Rose brings a robust background from outside traditional diplomacy. Known as a right-wing commentator and a former advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, Rose’s career spans being a publisher and editor at the “Jerusalem Post” and a commentator on various media platforms. His past work has involved fostering strong US-Israeli relations, and he has expressed intentions to strengthen diplomatic ties between Poland and Israel as part of his mission.

Rose’s candidacy journey was not entirely smooth, encountering resistance from Democrats in the US Senate. His first confirmation hearing resulted in a vote that necessitated a second, due to procedural missteps. Unlike his predecessors, Rose lacked bipartisan support, an outcome influenced by his outspoken stances echoing Trump’s policies and his vocal criticism of liberalism.

He has also emphasized the importance of acknowledging Poland as a steadfast ally, applauding its efforts in various international arenas. During his Senate hearings, he committed to fostering neutral relations with Poland’s ruling government and the opposition, vowing not to favour any political faction.

His tenure as ambassador comes at a time when Poland’s role in NATO and its relationships with the United States and Israel are under keen global observation. Rose’s role will likely focus on navigating these complex diplomatic waters while honouring his commitments of impartiality and alliance strengthening.

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