30.04.1998
A letter from US Senator George Mitchell to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair on 30 April 1998, soon after the signing of the Agreement, Catalogue ref: PREM 49/412
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Office of the Independent Chairmen
Castle Buildings Stormont Belfast BT4 3SG Northern Ireland
Telephone 01232 522957 Facsimile 01232 768905
April 30, 1998
The Rt Hon Mr Tony Blair, MP
Prime Minister
10 Downing Street
LONDON SW1A 2AA
Dear Prime Minister
It was a pleasure to work with you in the multi-party negotiations.
I am sure there were times when you felt discouraged and uncertain (as we all did), but in the
end your commitment and perseverance prevailed.
I will always regard my participation in this process as one of the most meaningful things I’ve
ever done. In large part that was due to the warmth and courtesy with which I was treated by all
of the participants.
With my gratitude and best wishes,
GEORGE J. MITCHELL
You demonstrated leadership of a rare and high quality, and you made this possible. The hand
of history chose well!