President Obama's Statement on Poland

U.S. President Barack Obama and Polish President Lech Kaczynski arrive for a military ceremony during the NATO summit at the Passerelle des Deux-Rives on April 4, 2009 in Kehl, Germany. Protestors try to blockade the streets towards the congress centerin Strasbourg, where the NATO's 60th anniversary summit takes place. (Photo by Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama;Lech Kaczynski

U.S. President Barack Obama and Polish President Lech Kaczynski arrive for a military ceremony during the NATO summit at the Passerelle des Deux-Rives on April 4, 2009 in Kehl, Germany.

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(WHITE HOUSE.GOV) I spoke with acting President Komorowski and told him that I regret that I will not be able to make it to Poland due to the volcanic ash that is disrupting air travel over Europe.

Michelle and I continue to have the Polish people in our thoughts and prayers, and will support them in any way I can as they recover from this terrible tragedy.

President Kaczynski was a patriot and close friend and ally of the United States, as were those who died alongside him, and the American people will never forget the lives they led.