The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.

The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.

At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.

Madam President, speaking here in Dublin Castle it is impossible to ignore the weight of history, as it was yesterday when you and I laid wreaths at the Garden of Remembrance.

I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.

I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else - I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.