David Trimble
David Trimble
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, PC, is a British politician who was the first First Minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002, and the leader of the Ulster Unionist Partyfrom 1995 to 2005. He was also the Member of Parliament for Upper Bann from 1990 to 2005 and the Member of the Legislative Assemblyfor Upper Bann from 1998 to 2007. In 2006, he was made a life peer in the House of Lords and a year later left the...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth15 October 1944
CityBangor, Northern Ireland
CountryIreland
Our proposal to him, expressed very strongly indeed, is that that is the course he should follow,
Circumstances give in reality to every political principle, its distinguishing colour, and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.
while it does appear to break new ground, there are matters that should be probed.
There has been useful work done. There has been a degree of progress but ... it's not all there yet.
We're glad to see that the IRA has taken a significant step towards decommissioning but it hasn't actually begun decommissioning. And of course we want to see that happen.
We want to ensure that nothing is imposed upon the people here, that their consent is paramount.
very interesting. It does appear to break new ground. There are some quite positive elements in it.
You cannot say that there is a peace agreement if some party has a private army armed to the teeth ready for action.
We will of course be reflecting on all of the things that have been said in the debate and carrying through the tactics that have been outlined,
The prisoner releases are a difficult aspect of the situation.
There have been problems, no doubt about it.
We have done our bit, Mr. Adams. It is over to you. We have jumped. You follow.
We have done and will continue to do everything we can to maximize the opportunity that's here for people. I hope we've gone over the Rubicon this time.
We all knew that the agreement was not going to be a magic wand and ... that there are elements opposed to it. These elements will not succeed.