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Bill Clinton: Well, that's what--we're going to discuss all of that. I just want to say again that first I appreciate what the Irish…

On the recordDecember 17, 1996
Well, that's what--we're going to discuss all of that. I just want to say again that first I appreciate what the Irish and British Governments have done to date. Secondly, I still believe the IRA should immediately call a cease-fire in words as well as deeds. I'm convinced that Sinn Fein will be invited to participate in the talks if that happens. And I think inclusive talks are the only way to make peace. The talks will go on. Senator Mitchell, I think is doing a fine job, though the loyalists should be commended for holding the cease-fire. But peace will not come in the presence of violence; it must come with the absence of violence. I'm convinced of that. That's what we're going to talk about today.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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