David Trimble

“The people of Northern Ireland have spoken. Their decision is clear. They have endorsed the agreement.”

“The agreement is not a sell-out. It is a victory for the people of Northern Ireland.”

“We do not want to return to the violence and division of the past.”

“The difficult part of any negotiation is to find a way to compromise without abandoning your principles.”

“We have to be prepared to take risks for peace.”

“The union is safe. Our constitutional position is guaranteed.”

“Politics is about trying to make a difference to people's lives.”

“I'm a British-born unionist, I'm a Northern Ireland unionist, I'm an Ulster unionist.”

“I believe that the agreement gives us the opportunity to create a new and better future.”

“It's a huge burden to be a Nobel laureate, but it's a great honour.”