Famous quote by Martin McGuinness

"Well I think it has always been a mistake to reduce the peace process in Ireland to a decommissioning process"

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This quote by Martin McGuinness recommends that the peace procedure in Ireland ought to not be focused solely on decommissioning. Decommissioning is the procedure of disarming paramilitary groups, and while it is a fundamental part of the peace process, it needs to not be the only focus. McGuinness is recommending that the peace procedure ought to involve more than simply decommissioning, such as dealing with the underlying causes of the dispute, developing trust between communities, and developing a lasting peace. He thinks that the peace process need to be about more than just deactivating paramilitary groups, which it should include a comprehensive method to dealing with the conflict. He is stressing the value of taking a look at the larger image and addressing the origin of the dispute, rather than simply focusing on decommissioning.

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This quote is written / told by Martin McGuinness somewhere between May 23, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Ireland. The author also have 14 other quotes.
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