US Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose: "The events taking place tonight at the Constitutional Court of Poland are indeed very serious. It seems that we are witnessing an unprecedented conflict over the governments' use of state power and the independence and authority of a constitutional institution. Both sides offer vastly different accounts of what happened and why. Whatever the facts are ultimately determined, thousands gathering outside the courthouse make an already dangerous situation more combustible. The last thing Poland needs is a conflict that turns into something much worse. America is on Poland's side. It is not our place to judge or interfere in its internal affairs. Our concern is for the stability, security and democratic future of a country we are proud to call our friend and ally. I hope that all those involved - government officials, law enforcement authorities and protesters alike, take a deep breath, and not take any action that could provoke violence or further escalation. Americans and POTUS care deeply about this country, its democracy and its future. But Poland's strength must ultimately come from within - from its people, its institutions and their shared commitment to the rule of law. Poland has come too far and achieved too much to let political differences, no matter how deeply felt, jeopardize any of that."

US Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose: "The events taking place tonight at the Constitutional Court of Poland are indeed very serious. It seems that we are witnessing an unprecedented conflict over the governments' use of state power and the independence and authority of a constitutional institution. Both sides offer vastly different accounts of what happened and why. Whatever the facts are ultimately determined, thousands gathering outside the courthouse make an already dangerous situation more combustible. The last thing Poland needs is a conflict that turns into something much worse. America is on Poland's side. It is not our place to judge or interfere in its internal affairs. Our concern is for the stability, security and democratic future of a country we are proud to call our friend and ally. I hope that all those involved - government officials, law enforcement authorities and protesters alike, take a deep breath, and not take any action that could provoke violence or further escalation. Americans and POTUS care deeply about this country, its democracy and its future. But Poland's strength must ultimately come from within - from its people, its institutions and their shared commitment to the rule of law. Poland has come too far and achieved too much to let political differences, no matter how deeply felt, jeopardize any of that."