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George Mitchell on IRA violence

Title
George Mitchell on IRA violence
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
23 Feb 1996
Year of production
1996
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Duration
00:04:50
Description
Former US senator George Mitchell has been in London, and condemns the IRA’s resumption of violence and the London Docklands bombing, calling for a fresh ceasefire. Mitchell is still optimistic about the prospects for peace, follows his leading of an inquiry into weapons decommissioning. Republican John McCain is angry at Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams’ refusal to condemn IRA violence, whilst fundraising in America. But George Mitchell says he will not push the President to block a US visa for Adams. However, White House spokesman Mike McCurry admits a re-think into granting the visa is underway. News 97.3’s Jeff Collins reports.
Contributors
Jeff Collins; George Mitchell; John McCain; Mike McCurry
Keywords
USA; London; Government; Internal politics; Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Ireland; UK; Great Britain; IRA; Fundraising; Sinn Fein; Docklands; Weapons; Conflict resolution; Peacebuilding; Visas; Gerry Adams; John Major; Explosions; Canary Wharf; George Mitchell; South Quay

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