Quotes by Bertie Ahern

“If the IRAs words are borne out by verified actions, it will be a momentous and historic development.”

“The timing of the bombings was clearly designed to wreak the greatest level of havoc and carnage. They are an attack on the democratic process and cannot be justified by any political cause.”

“This is not good. The meeting was bad. Relations were bad. It was very hostile, even bitter... I dont like to see grown men bickering.”

“was prepared to take risks for the peace process, risks to secure agreement and risks to implement it.”

“the best, the most skillful, the most devious and the most cunning.”

“The result is clear, the government is deeply disappointed by the referendum result.”

“Many believed this day would never come and many would say it should have happened a long time ago but it has now come about,”

“We cannot undo the damage done but we must now also look forward with renewed hope.”

“We have a duty to work now to build a better Ireland. An Ireland that is a warm home for everybody who lives here.”

“Its a landmark development. Its of real historic significance. We are enormously relieved that we can finally close this difficult chapter of the peace process.”