When the problems in Northern Ireland started, it was not a question of Protestantism or Catholicism, because the Catholic church was the only church at that time-it was a nationalist conflict.

Men and women have roles - their roles are different, but their rights are equal.

In every European nation, there have been problems in history when the society was too divided.

There are many challenges, there are many obstacles; let us try to change the obstacles to advantages.

If you come to a negotiation table saying you have the final truth, that you know nothing but the truth and that is final, you will get nothing.

My opinion on who's wrong or who's right has nothing to do with the fact that we have to bring together people who are against each other, to transform antagonism into cooperation.

I recently reread an article of mine written in 1964, and I think it is still valid. There is not much difference. Many of the items on the agenda 37 years ago are still there.