161 Quotes by Gerry Adams

At some point, when stretched so far, you break. We are not made of elastic.

In the past I have defended the right of the IRA to engage in armed struggle. I did so because there was no alternative for those who would not bend the knee, or turn a blind eye to oppression, or for those who wanted a national republic.

committed to making conflict a thing of the past.

We have to make sure the Good Friday Agreement works.

another opportunity for Unionists to consider where they want to go from here.

At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means.

Equality has to be delivered and it has to be right across every sector ...

Hugging trees has a calming effect on me. I'm talking about enormous trees that will be there when we are all dead and gone. I've hugged trees in every part of this little island.

isn't about guns. This is about those who are against change.