We have reached a point in the process where the parties must decide. We are giving them a reasonable but finite time to do so. |
We have the strongest possible basis for permanent peace in Ireland, such as has never before been experienced in our history, |
We must look to the day when loyalist weapons are removed from the equation, |
We recommend the nomination of a vice president of the Commission who would be responsible exclusively for economic reforms, |
We want to see elections held ... allowing for the institutions to work as we originally envisaged, ... The atmosphere of all of the parties has been to try to achieve that. |
While we are conscious of the view that further confidence needs to be established, we also know that time alone is not enough: trust will not build itself in the absence of positive engagement by all parties. Everyone in Northern Ireland is aware of the dangers of a political vacuum. |
Whoever is behind any of the various community violence, anywhere, whether it's republican or loyalist, we're determined to do all we can to de-escalate that and to get on with it, |
Whoever is behind any of the various community violence, anywhere, whether it's republican or loyalist, we're determined to do all we can to de-escalate that and to get on with it. |
Whoever was responsible for this evil deed was certainly no friend of the peace process and no friend of anybody on this island. |
Your even-handed support and wise counsel continues to be an invaluable resource to us for our search for lasting peace, |