01UndatedRepublican patience with how unionism deals with the political institutions, and with key issues like equality and human rights, will be tested because, obviously, there will be a battle a day on these matters. So lets face up to all of this with our eyes wide open.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
02UndatedSinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
03UndatedThe unionists also for their part, want to minimise the potential for change, not only on the equality agenda but on the issues of sovereignty and ending the union.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
04UndatedWe are totally committed to ending partition and to creating the conditions for unity and independence.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
05UndatedAt 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.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
06UndatedThe Irish Republican Army has kept every commitment made by its leadership.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
07UndatedFor good or ill, I'm a person of leadership. I do my best. I don't dodge responsibility.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
08UndatedYour determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfilment.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
09UndatedSuch decisions will be far reaching and difficult. But you never lacked courage in the past. Your courage is now needed for the future.Gerry Adams / quote ↗
10UndatedFor over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms.Gerry Adams / quote ↗