"Rather than heeding the false promise of a government-dominated economy, Poland sought to stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means," he added. "Your success today is a reminder that the principles of free enterprise can propel an economy and transform a society." His flattering words of praise will be received well in Poland but will struggle to paper over cracks in the relationship between the two countries. Poles feel aggrieved that they still need visas to travel to the United States despite their country being one of Washington's most steadfast allies, committing troops to both the Iraq and Afghan wars.