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Michael D. Higgins Quotes

Michael D. Higgins quotes

Irish Politician April 18, 1941

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I love our shared island, our shared Ireland and its core decency. I love it for its imagination and its celebration of the endless possibilities for our people. Michael D. Higgins
Through the inspiration of Vaclav's words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe. Michael D. Higgins
Now it is time to turn to an older wisdom that, while respecting material comfort and security as a basic right of all, also recognises that many of the most valuable things in life cannot be measured. Michael D. Higgins
Making an Irishness to be proud of in a real Republic. It is the vision of a real Republic where life and language, where ideals and experience have the ring of authenticity which we need now as we go forward. Michael D. Higgins
I hope that at the end of the seven years, people will say that I have been of some inspirational value to them at home in terms of inclusiveness and abroad, I look forward to representing Ireland. Michael D. Higgins
I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people. Michael D. Higgins
I'm happy with the vote and the support. I'm very glad that it is so decisive. It will enable me to be a president for all of the people. Michael D. Higgins
Michael D. Higgins quote: "While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing..."
While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs. Michael D. Higgins
I have encountered on this long road an enthusiasm for an Irishness which will be built on recognising again those sources from which spring the best of our reason and curiosity. Michael D. Higgins
I want to say to all of you that when I take my oath of office I will do my absolute best to use all of my abilities for all of the people of Ireland. Michael D. Higgins
Michael D. Higgins quote: "We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a..."
We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic. Michael D. Higgins
I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am. Michael D. Higgins
I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future. Michael D. Higgins
The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship, equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do. Michael D. Higgins
Ireland has made its choice for the future and it has chosen the version of Irishness it will build. I know, and I will work with head and heart to be part of it with all of you in creating that future one in which all of us can be part of and part of us too. Michael D. Higgins

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