Why should the rest of the people of Northern Ireland be held hostage by the IRA? Why should we not be allowed to proceed with the democratic process?

The last thing the people of Northern Ireland need now is an outbreak of recriminations,

This isn't just an award to David Trimble and myself. It's an award to all the people of Northern Ireland and to all the parties that have participated in the peace process and to both governments.

I feel hopeful and confident that the ultimate prize -- stable, inclusive government in Northern Ireland and an unbreakable peace -- will at long last be within our grasp.

It is also perhaps fitting that here in Northern Ireland a good part of our discussions focused on the Middle East,

Yet here we are for all the difficulties in Northern Ireland able to point back to real improvements in the security and the standards of living,