Forward in Unity
Next Sunday Sinn Féin delegates from across Ireland will meet at
the party's resumed Ard Fheis to discuss important resolutions
regarding future political strategy and tactics. That debate will
centre on how best Sinn Féin can, in the immediate term, advance
its political objectives of an end to British rule in Ireland and
national self-determination for the Irish people.
Sinn Féin has been the main driving force behind political change
in Ireland over recent years. Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was
one of the original architects of the peace process which has
transformed the political landscape North and South. Despite all
of the obstacles thrown up in its path the party has repeatedly
risen to the challenge.
Sinn Féin has continually defied attempts by others to divert it
from its path of pursuing peace with justice in Ireland. It has
refused to be straight-jacketed or hand-cuffed by the agendas set
by its political opponents. Sinn Féin has shown over and again in
recent years both its tactical flexibility and its absolute
commitment to republican objectives. In doing so the party has
demonstrated the truly revolutionary nature of its leaders and
membership.
The political negotiations at Stormont and the Good Friday
document which resulted from them are significant developments.
They both open up opportunities for republicans and present them
with political challenges.
Whatever decisions are made on Sunday, Sinn Féin is clearly a
party on the move. It remains at the very centre of political
life in Ireland. Its vote continues to rise both North and South.
Its membership is increasing. Republicans are more determined
than ever that we will see our political objectives of a free and
united Ireland achieved. Sinn Féin is to the fore in moving the
situation forward towards that goal.
Next weekend marks a watershed in both modern Irish history and
the development of the republican struggle. Despite differing
views within Sinn Féin regarding tactics all members will face
the new political challenges in unity. Together republicans will
push forward the struggle for freedom.
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