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May 24, 2011

Obama Praises Irish Peace Process 
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President Obama is in Britain as part of his ongoing European tour.
Obama left Ireland earlier than scheduled on Monday to avoid an ash
cloud forming from an Icelandic volcano. Speaking before a large crowd
in Dublin, Obama praised the Irish peace process.

President Obama: "This is the nation that met its responsibilities and
inspired the entire world by choosing to see past the scars of violence
and mistrust to forge a lasting peace on this island. And President
Clinton said at this very spot 15 years ago: 'Waging peace is risky.'
Those who were involved understood the risk they were taking but you,
the Irish people, persevered, and you cast your votes and you made your
voices heard for that peace."



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