Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an… — 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… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
Ireland has made its choice for the future and it has chosen the version of Irishness it will build. I know, and… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
I am delighted to be back home in Galway, the place I first came to as a 19-year-old in 1960. It's here… — 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
