[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 35, Number 46 (Monday, November 22, 1999)]
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[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Northern Ireland Peace Process

November 18, 1999

    The parties in Northern Ireland, working with George Mitchell, have 
taken a powerful step toward lasting peace. I warmly welcome Senator 
Mitchell's final report and support his conclusions fully. We should all 
take heart from the fact that the parties have strongly reaffirmed their 
commitment to the Good Friday accord. In a spirit of unprecedented 
mutual understanding, they have addressed issues of deep concern to one 
another. Together, they have shaped the outlines of the way ahead, as 
described by Senator Mitchell today. I urge the parties to maintain this 
level of dialog with each other and with the public at large in the days 
ahead and to proceed with rapid implementation of the agreement. Once 
again, I want to express my deepest appreciation to Senator Mitchell for 
his dedication to bringing peace to Northern Ireland.