FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 298-05 July 29, 2005 STATEMENT BY MAYOR BLOOMBERG ON IRISH REPUBLICAN ARMY'S PLEDGE TO LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS “In the wake of the terrorist attacks on London, I am pleased by the Irish Republican Army’s decision to lay down their arms. For too long the people of Northern Ireland have lived under the threat of violence and civil unrest. I hope this decision will help bring about a full and true peace for the people of Northern Ireland and I encourage the IRA and all parties to the Good Friday Agreement to match their words with deeds.” MEDIA CONTACT: Edward Skyler/Jordan Barowitz (212) 788-2958 |
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