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Lech Walesa

The politicians always told us that the Cold War stand-off could only change by way of nuclear war. None of them believed that such systemic change was possible.

Lech Walesa

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Lech Walesa is saying that politicians thought the only way to end the Cold War was through a nuclear conflict, showing they did not expect peaceful or gradual change. He highlights their disbelief in the possibility of major shifts happening without extreme violence or destruction.

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