James T. Walsh Quotes

Peace in Palestine is inevitable. The question is how do we make it happen today.

You can only end a negotiation for peace if you begin it.

If you want peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.

Reconciliation is what takes place, of course, at higher levels. President Karzai has been very clear about the red lines for reconciliation, accept the constitution, lay down their weapons, cut their ties with al Qaeda and essentially become productive or at least participating members of society in that regard.

My policy is trust—peace, and to put aside the bayonet

There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.

A peace deal requires agreements, and you don't make agreements with your friends, you make agreements with your enemies.

I believe however that peace is attainable regardless of the Arabs mentality, society or government.

Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace.

Peace is a question of will. All conflicts can be settled, and there are no excuses for allowing them to become eternal.

We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.

Peace with the Palestinians will open ports of peace all around the Mediterranean. The duty of leaders is to pursue freedom ceaselessly, even in the face of hostility, in the face of doubt and disappointment. Just imagine what could be.

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.

If you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.

It's time for the IRA to go out of business.

War is over if you want it.

The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.

I think placing preconditions before negotiations is the quickest way to undermine peace.

Our stand is crystal-clear - we want peace in Ukraine, which can only be attained through broad national dialogue in which all regions and all political forces of the country must participate.

Peace is a never ending process... It cannot ignore our differences or overlook our common interests. It requires us to work and live together.

None of the parties want this conflict to go on.

I think I'm one of the people who brought about peace in Ireland.

If you want to bring an end to long-standing conflict, you have to be prepared to compromise.

There are different things one can do to establish and hasten the peace process. Meditation is one way.

My position has always been, along with many other people, that any differences be resolved in a nonviolent way.