Irish - Politician | October 6, 1948 -
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.
Gerry Adams
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It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo.
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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.
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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.
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The catalyst for much of this change is the growing support for republicanism.
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The days of humiliation, of second-class citizens and of inequality are over and gone forever.
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The Irish Republican Army has kept every commitment made by its leadership.
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The unionists also for their part, want to minimise the potential for change, not only on the equality agenda but on the issues of sovereignty and ending the union.
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The way forward is by building political support for republican and democratic objectives across Ireland and by winning support for these goals internationally.
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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.
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Your ability as republican volunteers, to rise to this challenge will mean that the two governments and others cannot easily hide from their obligations and their responsibility to resolve these problems.
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Sinn Fein has the potential and capacity to become the vehicle for the attainment of republican objectives.
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