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NEWS from the Office of the New York State Comptroller
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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness

March 21, 2017

"Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants. It was through his transformative leadership, and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern Ireland, that peace was realized at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and justice that can be achieved when people decide to work together. That hope is Martin McGuinness’ legacy."