There was no metaphorical gun at my head, ... Putting my case face-to-face, arguing it through with them, I thought was the best way to do it. |
This is a sad day for all of us. |
Those responsible have no concern for the lives or livelihood of people living in the town, |
Those who killed Rosemary Nelson did so because they thought it would destroy the Good Friday agreement, ... (She was) a brave woman who stood up for what she believed in. |
to recognize that there are sinister elements who are using their protest to attack the security forces. |
We don't want to see the violence we have seen in previous years, because it benefits no one, |
We have come so far in the last year that I just hope people will think twice and abide by the law. |
We have had 30 years of murders and I think that what we need to do in the next 24 hours is show a determination among all parties to make sure we see no more. |
We will stand by the basis of our document, |
We've been aware that the splinter groups, from whatever side, are an ever-present threat to the process. We knew that they would test the process. And I want everyone to meet that test today and resolve to make progress from it. |
What we have to do, I think, is now have a little space -- a little time to talk to the parties and find out the best way we can move forward, |