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We've got enormous potential, phenomenal potential on our doorstep, which requires politics that makes that work, and that's what we try to show here in Ireland: that while there's a lot of pain, the reward at the end of this is career opportunities, prosperity, and brighter days for everybody.

I think a lot of us who grew up in Northern Ireland weren't politicised enough, frankly.

People think we are such great talkers, but there is so much silence in Ireland about certain issues.

I find politicians globally are somewhat disappointing, not just in Ireland.

I've always been fascinated with Ireland, especially Northern Ireland, having lived in London in the '80s when there was an Irish republican bombing campaign there.

You are not speaking for yourself, but for Ireland.

When you look at what I've done here, you see a consistent theme of reforms which is not driven by any dogma from across the water, but a radical agenda to make sure Northern Ireland's people enjoy equal opportunities, driven by the values of social justice.

The gun is not out of Irish politics.