I think what today proves is that dialogue and perseverance
and tenacity and persistence can bring about results.
I want to thank everyone who contributed over a very long time
in making this day possible.
It's a good day for Ireland, it's a good day for all of the
people of this island.
Gerry Adams
On return of devolved power-sharing government
in Northern Ireland, May 8 2007. |
The DUP, whose mandate I respect, also must respect the mandate
of the other parties, and politicians have to do what they are
mandated to do.
Gerry Adams
Calling on DUP to enter power sharing,
March 2007. |
I think this is the right thing to do and I think this is
the right time to do it.
Gerry Adams
Saying the Sinn Fein leadership is to debate
its policy on policing in the North. |
Our certain view, and we said this at the time, is that there
are elements within the Special Branch, within the old RUC,
some of whom are active today in the PSNI, who continue to be
at war with Irish Republicans, who are opposed to the peace
process.
Gerry Adams
Following the dropping of charges against
three men allegedly linked to a spy ring at Stormont, December
2005. |
Mrs Windsor can come and go as she wants.
Gerry Adams
On visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Northern
Ireland. |
I nominate the Reverend Ian Paisley for the position of First
Minister of Northern Ireland.
Gerry Adams
May 10 2006, Irish Examiner. |
I condemn the bomb attacks in London this morning. I have
sent a message of sympathy and solidarity to Mr. Blair and the
London mayor, Ken Livingstone. On behalf of Sinn Fein I offer
my sincere condolences to the victims and the families of those
killed and injured and to the people of London.
Gerry Adams
On July 7 2005 London terrorist bomb attacks,
which killed more than 50 people. |
When others stood idly by, you and your families gave your
all, in defence of a risen people and in pursuit of Irish freedom
and unity. Against mighty odds you held the line and faced down
a huge military foe, the British Crown Forces and their surrogates
in the unionist death squads.
Gerry Adams
Appeal to IRA to embrace peace, April 6
2005. |
Eleven years ago, the (Irish Republican) Army leadership ordered
a complete cessation of military operations. This courageous
decision was in response to proposals put forward by the Sinn
Fein leadership to construct a peace process, build democratic
politics and achieve a lasting peace. Since then - despite many
provocations and setbacks - the cessation has endured.
Gerry Adams
Appeal to IRA to embrace peace, April 6
2005. |
When elements within the British and Irish establishments
and rejectionist unionism delayed progress, it was the IRA leadership
which authorised a number of significant initiatives to enhance
the peace process.
Gerry Adams
Appeal to IRA to embrace peace, April 6
2005. |