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

Once water charges are in place they will only go up. This has been the history of all these charges

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

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

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.

Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfillment.

It's been a long time coming but the reality is that this process is at a crossroads.