"If the British government is prepared to say that the Unionists will not have a veto over British government policy and that guns, vetoes and injustices will all be left outside the door, then there is no good reason why talks cannot take place in an appropriate atmosphere"

This quote by Martin McGuinness is describing the Northern Ireland peace procedure. He is recommending that if the British federal government wants to consent to not offer Unionists a veto over British government policy, and to leave guns, vetoes and oppressions outside the door, then there is no reason that talks between the 2 sides can not take place in a positive environment. This is an important step in the peace procedure, as it reveals that both sides want to compromise and interact to discover a service. McGuinness is recommending that if the British federal government is willing to make these concessions, then the talks can happen in a more positive environment, which is essential for a successful result.