Political Quotes

“on the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland, I rise to urge my colleagues to recognize the real source of violence in Ireland and to support the plea of the peacemakers. Abolish suspicion by promoting trust through negotiation. Encourage hope by offering our Nation as an honest broker. Eradicate hatred by nurturing economic stability. We who are of Irish descent know about the evil of prejudice and the sting of economic deprivation. But so do others. My colleagues know this kind of pain deserves no place in the world. Let us do something about it. We all know we can bring positive results beyond our borders. Support the peace talks. Encourage our British allies to go the extra mile to satisfy the minority's fears in the north. "Erin go bragh" means Ireland forever. It is not a political chant; it is only a hope. We can help all the people of Ireland by supporting the current peace process. We must put our hand out to the Unionists, Loyalists, Nationalists, Republicans, Catholics, and Protestants. We must work to end the violence. With all the changes occurring around the globe, it is now Ireland's turn. I ask all my colleagues to use their good offices to promote peace and unity in Ireland.”