[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 30 (Thursday, March 17, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 17, 1994]
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           SUPPORT URGED FOR PEACE TALKS ON NORTHERN IRELAND

  (Mr. WALSH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, on the anniversary of the patron saint of 
Ireland, I rise to urge my colleagues to recognize the real source of 
violence in Ireland and to support the plea of the peacemakers.
  Abolish suspicion by promoting trust through negotiation. Encourage 
hope by offering our Nation as an honest broker. Eradicate hatred by 
nurturing economic stability.
  We who are of Irish descent know about the evil of prejudice and the 
sting of economic deprivation. But so do others. My colleagues know 
this kind of pain deserves no place in the world. Let us do something 
about it. We all know we can bring positive results beyond our borders.
  Support the peace talks. Encourage our British allies to go the extra 
mile to satisfy the minority's fears in the north.
  ``Erin go bragh'' means Ireland forever. It is not a political chant; 
it is only a hope. We can help all the people of Ireland by supporting 
the current peace process. We must put our hand out to the Unionists, 
Loyalists, Nationalists, Republicans, Catholics, and Protestants. We 
must work to end the violence. With all the changes occurring around 
the globe, it is now Ireland's turn.
  I ask all my colleagues to use their good offices to promote peace 
and unity in Ireland.

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