I can't imagine anybody wanting to stand against him because it is quite likely they would face a crushing defeat.
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We're happy to have that conversation with people if they come with us on the principle. Interestingly, even among our critics - and I was discussing this with unionists yesterday - they all agree the current situation is actually the wrong place to be. So there's an element of consensus there. The argument is over exactly how we are proceeding. All change is difficult, especially in Northern Ireland.Peter Hain
There have been lots of promises by the IRA in the past, including (weapons) decommissioning events, but on a much smaller and more limited scale than this one ... This is different,
Peter Hain
The closeness of our friendship meant we could understand what needed to be done in a way other countries would not have done so,
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There was no prospect at all of the completely different life that I now see around me just today in Belfast
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I am not denying there are not tensions. I am not denying there isn't the odd argument.
Peter Hain
So it is absolutely essential now that the government gives the lead to re-establish the rule of law,
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