I haven't done anything that I'm ashamed of.

The reality is that the people that we represent are no longer going to be second-class citizens in their own country.

Freedom can be gained only at the point of an IRA rifle, and I apologize to no one for saying that we support the freedom fighters of the IRA.

Let everyone leave all the guns - British guns and Irish guns - outside the door.

Our ability to make a decision about the declaration is hampered by the British government being reluctant to give us the clarification which we require.

The most important thing to say is that Sinn Fein isn't going back to anything. We are a party on the move.

The fact is that a car used by Gerry Adams and myself during the course of the Mitchell review was bugged by elements within British military intelligence.

That's healthy and good for us that there are people who are prepared to question what we are doing.

The British government needs to bring its system in Ireland under control.

Well I think it has always been a mistake to reduce the peace process in Ireland to a decommissioning process.

Sinn Fein is the fastest growing party on the island of Ireland.

The folly and wisdom of men starts when they stop thinking and start acting.

When they asked me what I wanted to be I said I didn't know.

Gratitude should run through our veins, it should reside in us, it should live in our bones as long we live.

The more mistakes I make, the least I judge other people's mistakes

I was born in England - though both of my parents are American - and there's something about the 'Muppets' where they have this combination of English and American humor.

Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!

I've been way too blessed. Had too much fun, too many rewards.

You are truly endearing when you sleep. I attribute this to the exotic nature of seeing you in a state of silence. —Tybalt

God has decreed that there be sick and poor in this world, but in the next it will be the other way around.

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.