The French President, Mr Jacques Chirac, said: "This is a historic step that should put an end to the chain of violence that has so long stricken Ulster. I would like to salute the tireless efforts made by all those who have contributed to the accord."
Chirac praises `historic step'
The French President, Mr Jacques Chirac, said: "This is a historic step that should put an end to the chain of violence that …
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