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David Trimble
Irish
Politician
About the author
As we take stock of this century of achievement, Ulster Unionists have every reason to feel proud.
David Trimble,
Irish
Politician
#Reason
#Achievement
There are two traditions in Northern Ireland. There are two main religious denominations. But there is only one true moral denomination. And it wants peace.
David Trimble,
Irish
Politician
#Peace
#Traditions
#Ireland
#Religious
The Republican movement have not behaved properly over the years. They have not themselves implemented the Agreement. If they had implemented the Agreement then they would have disarmed completely in May 2000, that is what they undertook to do, that is what they failed to do.
David Trimble,
Irish
Politician
#Years
#May
#Republican
#Agreement
The one thing I can assure you is that I'm not going to do a Prescott.
David Trimble,
Irish
Politician
The dark shadow we seem to see in the distance is not really a mountain ahead, but the shadow of the mountain behind - a shadow from the past thrown forward into our future. It is a dark sludge of historical sectarianism. We can leave it behind us if we wish.
David Trimble,
Irish
Politician
#Past
#Future
#Shadow
Circumstances give in reality to every political principle, its distinguishing colour, and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.
David Trimble,
Irish
Politician
#Effect
#Circumstances
#Reality
#Mankind
Politics can be likened to driving at night over unfamiliar hills and mountains. Close attention must be paid to what the beam can reach and the next bend.
David Trimble,
Irish
Politician
#Mountains
#Night
#Attention
#Politics
#Driving