Gerry Adams Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

“Sinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice.”

“The Good Friday Agreement and the basic rights and entitlements of citizens that are enshrined within it must be defended and actively promoted by London and Dublin.”

“Sinn Fein has the potential and capacity to become the vehicle for the attainment of republican objectives.”

“But I also hold the very strong view that republicans need to lead by example.”

“In this context the British and Irish governments will have to promote a new, imaginative and dynamic alternative in which both governments will share power in the north.”

“Republican patience with how unionism deals with the political institutions, and with key issues like equality and human rights, will be tested because, obviously, there will be a battle a day on these matters. So lets face up to all of this with our eyes wide open.”

“The last months, weeks and days have seen accelerating discussions, involving the DUP for the first time, about a comprehensive agreement which would see all outstanding matters dealt with and the Good Friday Agreement implemented in full.”

“We can be revisionist, and that's a good thing to be at times, but we shouldn't airbrush our history, so we can only make judgments in the objective conditions of that time.”

“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.”