WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) — U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to Poland to attend the state funeral for the Polish president Lech Kaczynski and first lady, the White House announced on Tuesday.

“The president will travel to Krakow to express the depth of our condolences to an important and trusted ally, and our support for the Polish people, on behalf of the American people,” the statement said.

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