Bill Clinton: “I would say to them, they gave up something quite significant, but they gave it up to the principle of democracy, of…”

“I would say to them, they gave up something quite significant, but they gave it up to the principle of democracy, of majority rule, the principle of consent, in the words that you have used there, and that, in return, they got not only peace but the chance for guaranteed representation, a guaranteed voice in their own affairs immediately, and a guaranteed role in shaping their children's future. So I think the Irish Republic did a noble thing here. And they ennobled the people who agree with them and who still support the concept of a united Ireland, because they gave them the only chance they could ever have to achieve their dreams, and even more importantly, they gave them the only chance they could have to have a full life along the way, the principle of consent and shared decisionmaking and guaranteed representation, and now a renewed focus on the real challenges that real people face every day. I think it was a fine bargain and a noble one. Mr. Little. Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. Grimason. Mr. President, thank you very much. We hope you are here soon.”