The basis of peace and stability, in any society, has to be the fullest respect for the human rights of all its people.

The basic policy of the British Government was that since the majority of people in Northern Ireland wished to remain in the United Kingdom, that was that. We asked what would happen if the majority wanted something else, if the majority wanted to see Irish unity.

Difference is of the essence of humanity.

These are the influences that everybody has. Some individuals might stand out because of one thing or another, but whether one's perception as a child of what was important or not is accurate, I don't know.

Before the arrival of the Credit Union, people who were from the poor background or a working class background couldn't borrow from banks.

When people are divided, the only solution is agreement.

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