Edward M. Kennedy: “recent months have seen far-reaching developments which have raised hope for peace and reconciliation in Northern…”

“recent months have seen far-reaching developments which have raised hope for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The Friends of Ireland is a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives opposed to violence and terrorism in Northern Ireland and dedicated to maintaining a United States policy that promotes a just, lasting, and peaceful settlement of the conflict that has cost more than 3,100 lives over the past quarter century. Last week, the Friends of Ireland released its annual St. Patrick's Day statement. I believe it will be of interest to all of our colleagues who are concerned about this issue, and I ask unanimous consent that it may be printed in the Record.”