Quote by Gerry Adams
At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means.
Summary
This quote suggests that the army leadership believed that implementing an agreement would provide an opportunity for all parties involved, including the IRA, to pursue their political goals through peaceful and democratic methods. This implies that the agreement was seen as a potential pathway towards resolving conflicts and transforming the IRA's involvement from violence to peaceful engagement.
By Gerry Adams