One thing I am convinced of as I leave here: that there is a global hunger among young people for their parents to put down the madness of war in favor of their childhood.

I want to thank the Taoiseach for the courage he showed in working with the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

I am proud to say that I am now a free man of Dublin.

Today, still, the Great Famine is seared in the memory of the Irish nation and all caring peoples.

The lesson of the last 15 months is that the people like peace, they like the absence of violence.

I'm honored to be joined here, as all of you know, by my wife, members of our Cabinet, and Members of the United States Congress of both parties.

We've tried to support those who are taking risks for peace.

I'm very proud of them for doing it.

They want to live together, they want to live on equal and honorable terms, and they want to live in peace.

I leave you with these words, which I found as I was walking out the door from the Ambassador's residence.

In another context a long time ago, Mr. Yeats reminded us that too long a sacrifice can make a stone of the heart.

I'm going to do everything I can to be supportive.

Waging peace is risky.

I think there is no other nation on Earth that can make that claim.

Yours is a more peaceful land in a world that is ever more peaceful in significant measure because of the efforts of the citizens of Ireland.

I will say that the Taoiseach has shown great courage in the pursuit of peace.

Today I renew America's pledge.

The United States is honored to stand with those who take risks for peace.