    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [November 27, 1999]
    [Pages 2152-2153]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Ulster Unionist Council Vote on the Northern Ireland
    Peace Process
    November 27, 1999

        I welcome this historic step toward lasting peace in Northern
    Ireland and congratulate David Trimble on his
    leadership in bringing about a successful vote in the Ulster Unionist

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    Council. The Ulster Unionist decision today, which follows critical
    decisions by all the pro-agreement parties over the past several weeks,
    is an important move forward to full implementation of the Good Friday
    accord in all its aspects. Beginning next week, government in Northern
    Ireland is being put back directly in the hands of all the people. I
    welcome this progress and urge all parties to continue working together
    on building the foundations for lasting peace. I pledge the support of
    the United States to all those who are helping to make possible a
    brighter future for Northern Ireland.