Letter from US Senator 30 April 1998

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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!