Michael D. Higgins

Politician

1941-04-18

Quotes by Michael D. Higgins

• Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world.

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• I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people.

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• I will be a President for all the people, whether they voted for me or not, whether they are young or old and particularly for the Irish abroad. I'm looking forward to it and I think it will be exciting and wonderful.

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• I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am.

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