We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.

We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.

Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe.

Be proud to be a decent American rather than a wanker whipping up fear.

The presidency is an independent office and the Irish people whom I appreciate so much and I take with such responsibility have given a very clear mandate on a very clear set of ideas to me, as the ninth president.

I think even the poorest people in the great country that is the United States should be entitled to basic health care.

Making an Irishness to be proud of in a real Republic. It is the vision of a real Republic where life and language, where ideals and experience have the ring of authenticity which we need now as we go forward.