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U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01) announced that he will be introducing a bipartisan resolution with Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) to mark the 25^th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.

“The historic significance of this agreement cannot be understated,” said Congressman Neal. “With the 51^st anniversary of Bloody Sunday approaching, let us remind ourselves that it was the Good Friday Agreement that brought an end to the longest period of conflict in Irish history, and culminated in twenty-five years of peace and stability on the Island of Ireland.

“As Co-Chair of the Friends of Ireland Caucus, I am proud to introduce this bill to commemorate the signing of this historic agreement. As the guarantor, the United States remains committed to maintaining prosperity and good relations for years to come.”

“After generations of bloodshed, the Good Friday Agreement was an astounding achievement and has served as the bedrock of peace in Northern Ireland,” said Congressman Kelly. “The Good Friday Agreement lies at the very heart of the peace and reconciliation process that ended the Troubles.  Nothing should jeopardize the progress the Good Friday Agreement has made for the people of Ireland.

“With the U.S. playing an integral part of this transformative accord, I stand with my bipartisan colleagues in reaffirming our continued long-standing support of the Good Friday Agreement.”