The Irish Republican Army has kept every commitment made by its leadership.

It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.

When others stood idly by, you and your families gave your all, in defence of a risen people and in pursuit of Irish freedom and unity.

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

Sinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice.

For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms.

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