But I also hold the very strong view that republicans need to lead by example.

For good or ill, I'm a person of leadership. I do my best. I don't dodge responsibility.

It might or might not be right to kill, but sometimes it is necessary.

When I wrote 'Before The Dawn,' I made it quite clear that there are lots of people involved in my life who I can't talk about simply because I'd put them at risk.

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.

If you militarise a situation, you beg for an armed response.

The days of humiliation, of second-class citizens and of inequality are over and gone forever.