This clears the stalemate we have had in terms of process,

This keeps the process going. The worst thing that could happen was they get into a stalemate then they get into the political season and nothing happens at all.

What is the alternative? ... There is no alternative. The only alternative you can give is stalemate.

Laugh a lot. It clears the lungs.

We now have a chance to create a genuine partnership between unionists and nationalists in a novel form of government.

You cannot say that there is a peace agreement if some party has a private army armed to the teeth ready for action.