"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
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"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
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"We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic."
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"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."
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"While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs."
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-Vic Snyder
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