All conflict is about difference; whether the difference is race religion, or nationality.

There were two mentalities, and both mentalities had to change. There was what I called the Afrikaner mind set of the Unionist politicians, which was holding all power in their own hands, and discriminating, and their objective was to protect their identity

My father was a civil servant, fairly sort of middle ranking, low to middle ranking. He worked almost entirely in what was then called Administrative Labour, dealing with employment and unemployment issues

I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people.

If the word 'No' was removed from the English language, Ian Paisley would be speechless.

Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity.

The violence had broken out in both sides, but our philosophy as a party was very, very clear.