When people are divided, the only solution is agreement.
John Hume Quotes
The basic policy of the British Government was that since the majority of people in Northern Ireland wished to remain in the United Kingdom, that was that. We asked what would happen if the majority wanted something else, if the majority wanted to see Irish unity.
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| Birth: | 18th January, 1937 |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Profession: | Politician |
About
John Hume was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He is an Irish politician. He was a founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party. He was co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, with David Trimble. He was the second leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, a position he held from 1979 until 2001. He has served as a Member of the European Parliament and a Member of the UK Parliament. He is also a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize and the Martin Luther King Award. He earned a BA degree in French and History from National University of Ireland in 1958. He earned an MA degree from St. Patrick's College, Maynooth in 1964. He has written several books include: Personal Views: Politics, Peace and Reconciliation in Ireland, A new Ireland, and Derry Beyond the Walls.
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