“Too many lives have already been lost in Ireland in the pursuit of political goals. Bloodshed for political change prevents the only change that truly matters: in the human heart. We must now shape a future of change that will be truly radical and that will offer a focus for real unity of purpose: harnessing new forces of idealism and commitment for the benefit of Ireland and all its people.”
– John Hume, in his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech. He was awarded the prize alongside David Trimble eight months after the Agreement was achieved.
The Ad Hoc Committee continues to work on protecting the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement. There remain prominent issues of concern:
Case for a Special Envoy: We urge President Trump to appoint a Special Envoy to support the peace process. The United States can play a constructive role in working to defuse current tensions and provide a new strategic perspective.
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Legacy: A UK government Command Paper would prevent further investigations of legacy cases arriving from the Troubles. The proposal has been widely condemned.
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Bill of Rights: The Agreement called for a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland, and a process has been examining this for the last two decades. What comes next?
The Northern Ireland Protocol: The Northern Ireland Protocol was established as part of the Brexit negotiations between Britain and the EU to ensure there was no hard border and to facilitate the movement of goods. The Protocol has proved difficult to implement, and negotiations are continuing.
Brexit: Building a Green Wall: The decision by the British people to leave the E.U. had enormous implications for Northern Ireland. Despite warnings from former Prime Ministers John Major and Tony Blair, most British citizens did not consider the impact on Northern Ireland.
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