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Benjamin Gilman: “Dear Chairman Gilman: I want to thank you for again enshrining, the MacBride Principles in the Foreign Affairs Reform…”

On the recordMarch 17, 1998
Dear Chairman Gilman: I want to thank you for again enshrining, the MacBride Principles in the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act. The MacBride Principles have proven to be the most effective campaign ever against anti-Catholic discrimination in Northern Ireland. Inequality is at the heart of the problem in Northern Ireland, and, therefore, equality must be at the heart of the solution. Passing the MacBride Principles into law is the perfect way for the U.S. to show its support for the Irish peace process, based on non-violence and equality. Chairman Gilman, Irish-Americans deeply appreciate your dedicated and outstanding leadership on Irish affairs. Thank you. Sincerely, Fr. Sean McManus, President.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York
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Discussing the MacBride Principles in relation to the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act.

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