On a number of occasions, I have made it clear that Sinn Fein policy was to argue for the establishment of an independent, international truth commission. Martin McGuinness argueclearcommission Change image and share on social
We all have a responsibility to advance the process of reconciliation, and as a political leader, I am committed to leading from the front and to continue to take bold and significant steps. Martin McGuinness advanceboldcommit Change image and share on social
I believe a united Ireland is inevitable. I have never put a date on it. Martin McGuinness dateinevitableireland Change image and share on social
Let us walk into the conference room as equals and not second class citizens. Martin McGuinness citizenclassconference Change image and share on social
As a former member of the IRA, I accept all the responsibilities that are due to me. But in terms of the individual circumstances, I don't comment on that. Martin McGuinness acceptcircumstancecomment Change image and share on social
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. Martin McGuinness abilitybritishclarification Change image and share on social
It is Cameron's cabinet of millionaires who are the real spongers given free rein to live out their Thatcherite fantasies at the expense of ordinary, decent communities throughout these islands. Martin McGuinness cabinetcameroncommunity Change image and share on social
I remember vividly as a 15-year-old, in 1964, seeing Derry play Glentoran in the Irish Cup Final at Windsor Park in Belfast. Glentoran were one of the two big Belfast teams, along with Linfield. Any rural team playing them was up against the odds. Martin McGuinness belfastbigcup share on social
I believed that, in a situation where the community that I came from were being treated like second- and third-class citizens, that I had a responsibility to fight back against it. And I don't apologise to anybody for having done that. I think it was the right thing to do. Martin McGuinness apologisebackbelieve share on social
Sinn Fein is committed to promoting and enhancing reconciliation, and in recent years, I and other members of my party have taken a number of significant initiatives aimed to advance this process. Martin McGuinness advanceaimcommit Change image and share on social