Angus King: “I rise in support of the Engel-Gilman amendment. I commend them for their efforts. Mr. Chairman, the Irish peace process…”

“I rise in support of the Engel-Gilman amendment. I commend them for their efforts. Mr. Chairman, the Irish peace process is right now at a very defining moment. One of the main causes of violence over the years has been the systematic discrimination against the nationalist community. If American money is going to the north of Ireland for the Fund for Ireland, it is essential that discrimination not be allowed, that systematic discrimination be rooted out and uprooted. It is only then that we can have real peace in Ireland. It is essential that the United States stand by the absolute commitment to peace and justice, and also to ensure that no systematic state-sponsored discrimination be allowed in the north of Ireland.”