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What prominent political role did Jan Olszewski serve?

  • President of Poland

  • Prime Minister of Poland

  • Mayor of Warsaw

  • Speaker of the Senate

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Jan Olszewski served as the Prime Minister of Poland from 1991 to 1992. He was a member of the Solidarity movement and was instrumental in the overthrow of the communist government in Poland in 1989. As Prime Minister, Olszewski sought to introduce economic reforms and reduce the power of the state. He was also a strong supporter of NATO membership for Poland.
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