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25 November 1999 Edition

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The way has now been cleared for the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, including critically, the establishment of the Executive, the all-Ireland Ministerial Council and implementation bodies.

Gerry Adams, Thursday, 18 November.

 


If they hold their nerve, a new era of peace and reconciliation has never been closer.

Editorial in last Friday's Irish News.

 


If I may use this phrase I had never heard of until I came to Northern Ireland; even the dogs in the street know that there will be no possibility of decommissioning if Mr Trimble is rejected and this process fails.

George Mitchell in his closing address as chairman of the talks review.

 


Accordingly, we reject the statement offered by the IRA as totally inadequate. The deal effectively removes the lines between democracy and terrorism and we urge the wider party to stand by our manifesto pledges.

UUP statement issued on House of Commons paper re-affirming support for ``no guns, no government policy''.

 


I wish to make it clear that I disassociate myself from a statement made in the name of the Ulster Unionist Parliamentary Party, which received the endorsement of five members at Stormont this afternoon.

David Trimble in reply.

 


Our public position is our private position. We are prepared to be judged on how we will fulfil our position and our responsibilities to that. These mischievous reports should be dealt with in the context of our consent and public position.

Mitchel McLaughlin slamming media misrepresentation of comments made by Sinn Féin spokespersons.

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