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18/04/2023
Unionists And Nationalists Must Agree A Way Forward – Donaldson
Unionists and Nationalists agreeing a way forward is key to restoring the NI Assembly, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said.
Following a meeting in Belfast with former US President Bill Clinton, Sir Jeffrey said: "I had a useful exchange with President Bill Clinton in Belfast earlier where I underscored our commitment to restoring the NI Assembly on a basis that unionists as well as nationalists can support.
"Northern Ireland is a divided society. We must get the foundations right. Quick fixes without solid foundations will do a disservice to those trying to make the institutions work.
"Progress is only made in Northern Ireland on the basis of consensus. Unionists and Nationalists agreeing a way forward.
"The core of the Belfast Agreement was about creating and sustaining that cross community consensus."
Following a meeting in Belfast with former US President Bill Clinton, Sir Jeffrey said: "I had a useful exchange with President Bill Clinton in Belfast earlier where I underscored our commitment to restoring the NI Assembly on a basis that unionists as well as nationalists can support.
"Northern Ireland is a divided society. We must get the foundations right. Quick fixes without solid foundations will do a disservice to those trying to make the institutions work.
"Progress is only made in Northern Ireland on the basis of consensus. Unionists and Nationalists agreeing a way forward.
"The core of the Belfast Agreement was about creating and sustaining that cross community consensus."
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