Bill Clinton: “I think that is a matter best left to the people of Northern Ireland and to the British and Irish Governments. I have…”

“I think that is a matter best left to the people of Northern Ireland and to the British and Irish Governments. I have tried to be very disciplined in the role the United States has played in this, and I just don't think that's a matter on which I should express a view at this moment. Let's see what Prime Minister Blair and Prime Minister Ahern say after their meeting today. What I would favor is that they do nothing to try to provoke violence. I think--you know, these marches are a regular thing. If it happens, there are marches and there are marches; we all know that. So I hope that we can--whatever happens, it won't be an occasion for further violence. France”