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"One man's transparency is another's humiliation."

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"But if republicans are to prevail, if the peace process is to be successfully concluded and Irish sovereignty and re-unification secured, then we have to set the agenda - no-one else is going to do that."

Peace

"The catalyst for much of this change is the growing support for republicanism."

Change

"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."

People

"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."

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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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"For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms."

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