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Statement by George Mitchell, John de Chastelain and Harri Holkeri, 16 July 1996

Writing Peace: George J. Mitchell Collection

This document is a statement released on July 16, 1996, by Senator George J. Mitchell, General John de Chastelain, and Prime Minister Harri Holkeri. The statement expresses regret over the recent violence, and offers condolences to those affected. It strongly condemns the use of violence for political purposes. Despite the difficulties and current climate, the statement emphasizes the importance of continuing the talks as the only acceptable alternative. The participants have agreed to continue with a sense of increased determination, believing that dialogue at the negotiating table is the solution to the problems faced.

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Folder 01: Press Statements by the Independent Chairmen, 6 June 1996 to 30 October 1997
22 1996 - 1997
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Subseries 2 (M202.7.2) Commission Documents (1995-1998), Series 7 (M202.7) Northern Ireland Records (1995-2008), George J. Mitchell Papers, George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine, digitized by the Quill Project at https://quillproject.net/resource_collections/125.