Quotes Of The Visit

It's great to be back in Dublin - even though there's a little rain here, it's always bright and sunny for me here.

It's great to be back in Dublin - even though there's a little rain here, it's always bright and sunny for me here.

- Bill Clinton.

Ireland is fast becoming the technological capital of Europe.

- Mr Clinton at the Gateway 2000 computer factory in Dublin.

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I'm glad that worked out OK.

- Bertie Ahern, relieved that the "smart card" electronic signing at the Gateway 2000 computer company passed without incident

I make the pledge here today: No actions of any organisation will quench the Good Friday candle of peace.

- Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

The helping hand of the United States was always there in the hour of need. . . And there were many such hours. Dark hours.

- Mr Ahern praising the role of the United States

Mr Clinton blows up people without knowing or caring who they are - just like the "Real IRA".

- Patricia McKenna, Green Party MEP.