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Date Posted: 17:58:54 01/23/09 Fri GMT
Author: Lynn
Subject: Adans at Obama inuguration (NYIrish Echo)

Adams at Obama inauguration
By Irish Echo Staff
letters@irishecho.com


January 21, 2009 Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams was in Washington, D.C. for Tuesday's inauguration of President Barack Obama.


While the U.S. does not extend invitations to overseas politicians and government leaders for inaugurations, it is understood that Adams made the transatlantic journey in his capacity as a private citizen.


He was accompanied by long time party colleague and adviser Richard McAuley.


"The United States has played a consistently significant role in the Irish peace process over the last decade.


"President-elect Obama has already committed to continuing U.S. support for the Irish peace process," Adams said before leaving Belfast.


"The new U.S. president has also made positive comments on trade and investment, and has acknowledged the need for immigration reform.


"Sinn Féin is committed to working with Irish America toward building on the positive relationship we have with both Democrats and Republicans and with the new administration in Washington.


"The coming into office of the Obama administration will present many positive new opportunities and," Adams added.


Meanwhile, from next week, Gerry Adams will begin a new monthly column for the Irish Echo associated with his new blog, Léargas (Irish for "perspective,") which can be accessed via the paper's website, www.irishecho.com.


Adams was due to make a quick turnaround in order to be back in Dublin for celebrations marking the 90th anniversary of the first Dáil.


His party is convening today in Dublin's Mansion House where the first Dáil met on Jan. 21, 1919. The other parties represented in the current Dáil, both government and opposition, marked the anniversary Tuesday in nearby Leinster House.



This story appeared in the issue of January 21-17, 2009

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