[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 30 (Thursday, March 17, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 17, 1994]
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                        ST. PATRICK'S DAY, 1994

  (Mr. OLVER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute, and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise on this St. Patrick's Day to salute 
the millions of Americans of Irish heritage in Massachusetts and across 
the Nation, and I rise to express a wish shared by people in Ireland, 
in this country, and around the world that peace in the north of 
Ireland may soon be realized.
  The idea that real dialog between Sinn Fein and the British 
Government is possible is almost more than we could have dared to hope 
for 1 year ago. Now we must help the people of Ireland seize this 
opportunity to create a community in peace and mutual respect.
  Events in the Middle East give us hope that peace can be made between 
historic enemies, but they also remind us that the window of 
opportunity may be smaller than anyone thinks.
  We must support all efforts for the betterment of both Catholic and 
Protestant communities, to help overcome the tragic legacy of 75 years 
of British occupation of the six Ulster counties, and to promote 
justice, fair employment opportunities, and to end the violence which 
has claimed thousands of lives.
  Mr. Speaker, we pause today to recognize the impressive record of the 
achievement of Irish-Americans. I hope we can also take some 
inspiration from that record as we work in this Chamber to support 
peace and prosperity in our districts, in Ireland, and around the 
world.

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