Jack Lynch

“We will not stand idly by.”

“The Irish Government can no longer stand by and see innocent people injured and perhaps worse.”

“That we have now reached the brink of civil war is a statement of the obvious. The present situation cannot be allowed to continue.”

“The problems of our country cannot be solved by violence, but by reason and goodwill.”

“We have had more than our share of suffering. Now we want our share of the peace.”

“The present form of partition is unacceptable.”