31 Quotes by Mo Mowlam

I welcome this important breakthrough and congratulate the Northern Ireland leaders and the Irish Republic on reaching a genuine accommodation of mutual benefit to north and south.

Some of the changes can happen quickly, some will need legislation, and some will take years.

We have come so far in the last year that I just hope people will think twice and abide by the law.

What we have to do, I think, is now have a little space -- a little time to talk to the parties and find out the best way we can move forward,

The decision ... was in the interests of public safety for the whole of Northern Ireland and I support him. Many people will be angry with what has occurred and I ask for restraint.

to recognize that there are sinister elements who are using their protest to attack the security forces.

We've been aware that the splinter groups, from whatever side, are an ever-present threat to the process. We knew that they would test the process. And I want everyone to meet that test today and resolve to make progress from it.

Those responsible have no concern for the lives or livelihood of people living in the town,

We will stand by the basis of our document,