This document is a transcript of a press conference held at Lancaster House on 26 January 1998, where Senator George Mitchell expressed optimism about the upcoming negotiations, hoping for active participation from all parties. Despite the setback caused by the Ulster Democratic Party's (UDP) exclusion from the talks, Mitchell remained confident that an agreement could be reached by May, provided there was a clear determination from all participants. He was encouraged by the UDP's commitment to the talks and opposition to violence, and he supported the governments' stance on considering the UDP's return if an unequivocal ceasefire was demonstrated. Mitchell emphasized the critical choice facing the people of Northern Ireland: whether their future would be determined by violent factions or by elected officials participating in the negotiations, urging a swift and positive conclusion to the talks.
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