Michael D. Higgins Quotes

You are not speaking for yourself, but for Ireland.

While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs.

We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic.

Through the inspiration of Vaclav’s words, the courage of his dissidence and the integrity of his leadership, Czechoslovakia successfully transitioned from an authoritarian state to a free democracy at the heart of Europe.

The presidency is an independent office and the Irish people whom I appreciate so much and I take with such responsibility have given a very clear mandate on a very clear set of ideas to me, as the ninth president.

The necessary transformation of which I speak and of which my presidency will be a part is built on turning creative possibilities into live realities for all our people.