Government Quote by Martin McGuinness

“Let me put it like this: I am not prepared to officiate over on behalf of the British government what I think is a disastrous strategy which will impact on some of the most vulnerable and poorest people within our society.” quote by Martin McGuinness — Download Open image

“Let me put it like this: I am not prepared to officiate over on behalf of the British government what I think is a disastrous strategy which will impact on some of the most vulnerable and poorest people within our society.”

Martin McGuinness

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I don't cheer when people lose their lives.

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Unlike the Tory millionaires, I live in the heart of the proud working-class community of the Bogside in Derry.

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Let's leave beside them in another pile all the injustices which exist in the northern state.

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