“For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms.”
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Sinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice.
The Irish Republican Army has kept every commitment made by its leadership.
At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means.
Such decisions will be far reaching and difficult. But you never lacked courage in the past. Your courage is now needed for the future.