In order to save the peace process, we have implemented the scheme agreed with the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning in August - IRA statement
We have now witnessed an event - which we regard as significant - in which the IRA has put a quantity of arms completely beyond use. The material in question includes arms, ammunition and explosives - The de Chastelain Commission
A huge liberating leap forward - Gerry Adams
This is the day we were told would never happen - David Trimble
If it's a one-off gesture then that presents a problem for unionism - Jeffrey Donaldson
We have worked for this moment. This is a move of fundamental significance - Tony Blair
Historic developments .... profoundly important - Bertie Ahern
Everybody on the island of Ireland will take heart from these events - President McAleese
A new day of liberation for all the people of Northern Ireland - US Senator Edward Kennedy
. . . seriously significant . . . - David Ervine
