We have to make sure the Good Friday Agreement works.
From Gerry Adams
The last months, weeks and days have seen accelerating discussions, involving the DUP for the first time, about a comprehensive agreement which would see all outstanding matters dealt with and the Good Friday Agreement implemented in full.
Hugging trees has a calming effect on me. I'm talking about enormous trees that will be there when we are all dead and gone. I've hugged trees in every part of this little island.
For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms.
At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means.
In the past I have defended the right of the IRA to engage in armed struggle. I did so because there was no alternative for those who would not bend the knee, or turn a blind eye to oppression, or for those who wanted a national republic.
The days of humiliation, of second-class citizens and of inequality are over and gone forever.
Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfilment.
I think there is a huge responsibility upon governments to understand the consequence of their decisions.
If you militarise a situation, you beg for an armed response.
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