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.

I think there is a huge responsibility upon governments to understand the consequence of their decisions.

It's hard to think of a 16-month child being anything other than a delight to be around.

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

Sinn Fein has the potential and capacity to become the vehicle for the attainment of republican objectives.

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

No Irish nationalist could support any treaty which institutionalizes British government claims to a part of Irish national territory. Indeed, the term - 'constitutional nationalism'- used by Mr.Mallon (SDLP) and his colleagues to describe their political philosophy is a contradiction in terms. The only constitutional nationalist in Ireland today is Sean McBride. He puts his nationalism within a framework of Irish constitutionality. Mr. Mallon, however, puts his within the framework of British constitutionality. Irish nationalism within British constitutionality is a contradiction in terms.