This memo, from Quentin Thomas to John Major, provides an analysis of the 'as of right' sentence in the Joint Declaration. It highlights the issues with the word 'independent' and its replacement by 'including a sovereign united Ireland' and notes Molyneaux's objections to this. It notes that the 'as of right' clause itself can be accepted on a political rather than a legal basis and is likely to be a sticking point for the Irish delegation. It concludes that the British government delegation should not break on this sentence and offers alternative versions which might be acceptable to the Irish delegation.
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