John Irwin became one of the greatest peace workers in Northern Ireland.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The greatest honor history can bestow is that of peacemaker.
As they say, one thing led to another, and, ultimately, the British and Irish governments asked me to serve as chairman of the peace negotiations, which ironically began six years ago this week.
What Ireland needs now above all else is peace.
Sinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice.
The legacies of Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, of Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein, stand as an inspiration for all who work for peace.
I know of no greater work for humanity than in the cause of peace, which can only be achieved by the earnest efforts of nations and peoples.
The thing that started the peace movement in Ireland was anger - my anger. It wasn't anger; it was fury.
I was very active in the peace movement, still am.
I think I'm one of the people who brought about peace in Ireland.
The John Lewis I know is a peacemaker.