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The Occupied Territories Bill

Actions, not mere words

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Sir, – When the determined human mind is intent on driving the machine of war, the voice of politics holds no sway. But the machinery of politics can and should exert pressure on the war machine by stalling the engine of war. Actions, not mere words. In Ireland, this means enacting the Occupied Territories Bill; in the US and elsewhere, putting a stop to the flow of weapons. Peace can follow the will to listen and to change. – Is mise,

CAOILTE BREATNACH,

Cinn Mhara,

Co na Gaillimhe.