For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms. – Gerry Adams
Sinn Fein has productively taken the example of South Africa and, as we develop the peace process, we continue to use examples from South Africa. – Gerry Adams
At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means. – Gerry Adams
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. – Gerry Adams