Political Quotes

“for every pivotal moment in history, behind the faces of the political leaders, the negotiators, the protestors and the agreement-seekers, there are stalwart citizens, seeking to find the common ground for the common good. Last month, one such advocate in the march for peace in Ireland, Robert J. Dunfey, Sr., passed away. Bob Dunfey was a successful businessman, the founder of what today we call the Omni Hotel chain, who gave back to his community, his state, his country and his world. A public servant who spent decades advancing peace-building efforts in his ancestral home of Ireland, Mr. Dunfey was widely regarded by leaders of all walks in Ireland. He worked to support initiatives in Northern Ireland, as well as those in Ireland. A trusted partner, Bob Dunfey sought neither credit nor the spotlight; he worked behind the scenes, a true hallmark of public service. Marcelle and I were touched when Bob welcomed us and our family into his home in Ballyferriter, Ireland. He leaves behind family and friends in his native New England, across the country and around the world. His is a friendship I will miss. I ask unanimous consent that the full obituary for Robert Dunfey, Sr., be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Obituary for Robert J. Dunfey Sr., Co-Founder, Omni-Dunfey Hotels International and Peace-Builder, Northern Ireland Robert John `Bob' Dunfey, Sr.…”