Cheney: Yushchenko Ally of Freedom

KRAKOW, Poland -- Ukraine's new president is being described as an ally in the cause of freedom.

That assessment of Viktor Yushchenko comes from Vice-President Cheney, who made a joint appearance with the new Ukrainian leader today in Krakow, Poland.

Cheney said Yushchenko's accomplishments are "remarkable" and "inspiring" but added that there are "great tasks" ahead.

Yushchenko told Cheney that he's committed to push for liberalization and democracy in all aspects of life in Ukraine.

Auschwitz

Cheney is on a three-day trip to Poland to attend the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau.

He told Holocaust survivors: "We must face down hatred together.