Quote by Gerry Adams

For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms.

For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British governmen

Summary

This quote highlights the effectiveness of the IRA (Irish Republican Army) in challenging British rule in Ireland for over three decades. By engaging in guerrilla warfare and other acts of resistance, the IRA demonstrated that the British government could not exert complete control over Ireland according to its own agenda. The quote implies that the IRA's actions undermined the British government's authority and showcased the limits of their power in maintaining dominance over Irish affairs.

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By Gerry Adams

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