[wanabidii] Press Releases: Death of Former Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Death of Former Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds 08/22/2014 01:08 PM EDT Death of Former Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 22, 2014 It was with sadness that we learned of the passing of Albert Reynolds, former Prime Minister (Taoiseach) of Ireland. At an early but critical stage of the Northern Ireland peace process, Mr. Reynolds used his integrity, perseverance, and resilience to bring about the 1993 Downing Street Declaration with former British Prime Minister John Major. He also helped broker the 1994 Irish Republican Army (IRA) ceasefire. Without these significant milestones, subsequent agreements – and the remarkable gains of the peace process – would not have been possible. Today we see a different Northern Ireland, thanks in no small part to Mr. Reynolds’ work and the partnerships he forged across barriers. The United States reaffirms its steadfast commitment to helping create a lasting peace and urges the leaders of Northern Ireland to redouble their efforts to finish the job Mr. Reynolds began: to make manifest a peaceful, prosperous, and shared community in Northern Ireland. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the Taoiseach’s family, friends, and colleagues. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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