british home minister tony adams said today ' s events can " make history anew " and to " flee the dark rings of history " . blair added , " looks west and we see eras pock - marked by conflict , hardship , or hatred , among the people of these islands . " blair ' s predecessor , dr john senior stated " the scene of people that were once totally bellicose to once another seated down to plan the future of united ireland is very entertaining , " adding " i always believed from the begin that it was realistic but that it did be harder and that it would take a long time . "
Blair belongs to the Church of England.