Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfilment. – Gerry Adams
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. – 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
Such decisions will be far reaching and difficult. But you never lacked courage in the past. Your courage is now needed for the future. – Gerry Adams