These are entirely legitimate, democratic and desirable objectives. I want to thank all of you gathered here tonight and through you the different structures of our party that you represent. That we have come so far is in no small measure due to your endeavours and your capacity to make struggle. Building democracy on this island and creating a healing process is not easy. I have no doubt that for the foreseeable future that this will present all of us with difficulties.
Peace demands justice and justice requires fundamental change.
I have also no doubt that we will succeed in our endeavours to bring this about. You are part of the fastest-growing political party in Ireland today. We want a just and lasting peace. So do the vast majority of people in these islands. Let us ensure that none of us fail the people.