Mo Mowlam People Quotations

Many people could have been killed or seriously injured by this terrorist attack, and it is only through the speedy and efficient action by the security forces that a tragedy has been averted,

Many of us would like to make progress much quicker, ... But we have to bear in mind there are people around that table who have had relatives and friends killed. You don't forget that overnight.

If these arrangements are going to work, then everyone involved will have to give up violence for good, and decommissioning is an essential part of the package. People can't pick and choose which parts they like or dislike.

It is a breakthrough. It is a step forward... What is important is that we have something in front of us now that I hope will allow people to get into the detail, because we all know the devil is in the detail.

We have come so far in the last year that I just hope people will think twice and abide by the law.

The decision ... was in the interests of public safety for the whole of Northern Ireland and I support him. Many people will be angry with what has occurred and I ask for restraint.

Those responsible have no concern for the lives or livelihood of people living in the town,

It is serious but the security forces have the situation under control, and people are going to work as normal,

The last thing the people of Northern Ireland need now is an outbreak of recriminations,