The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone. — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
The connection has been lost between the country's direction, especially with regard to the way in which the economy has been run, and the citizen. — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
I love our shared island, our shared Ireland and its core decency. I love it for its imagination and its celebration of the endless… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
I want to say to all of you that when I take my oath of office I will do my absolute best to use… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world. — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
The presidency is an independent office and the Irish people whom I appreciate so much and I take with such responsibility have given a… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
The necessary transformation of which I speak and of which my presidency will be a part is built on turning creative possibilities into live… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
I am very glad as well that it is a presidency built on a campaign that emphasized ideas. I hope it will be a… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
Making an Irishness to be proud of in a real Republic. It is the vision of a real Republic where life and language, where… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
I think even the poorest people in the great country that is the United States should be entitled to basic health care, — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
