Quote by George J. Mitchell

As they say, one thing led to another, and, ultimately, the British and Irish governments asked me to serve as chairman of the peace negotiations, which ironically began six years ago this week.

As they say, one thing led to another, and, ultimately, the

Summary

This quote highlights the unexpected chain of events that led to the speaker being appointed as the chairman of peace negotiations between the British and Irish governments. It conveys a sense of irony, emphasizing that this significant role resulted from a series of unforeseen circumstances. Despite not being explicitly mentioned, the quote suggests the speaker's involvement in the peace negotiations has been ongoing for the past six years.

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Peace

By George J. Mitchell

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