Making peace, I have found, is much harder than making war.

The Good Friday Agreement and the basic rights and entitlements of citizens that are enshrined within it must be defended and actively promoted by London and Dublin.

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.

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.

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

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