08/09/2011

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0:00:25 > 0:00:31HE SPEAKS IRISH

0:00:31 > 0:00:33This year, in elections north and south,

0:00:33 > 0:00:38a record number of Sinn Fein TDs, MLAs and senators have been elected.

0:00:38 > 0:00:42We're now in a position to effect real change north and south,

0:00:42 > 0:00:44and to build towards a united Ireland.

0:00:45 > 0:00:48Much has already been achieved.

0:00:48 > 0:00:52The Orange State has gone, and Belfast is a changed city.

0:00:52 > 0:00:55Republicans are active at the heart of political institutions

0:00:55 > 0:00:57right across Ireland.

0:00:57 > 0:01:00This year, for the first time, the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis is in Belfast.

0:01:05 > 0:01:09Sinn Fein has been the engine driving the peace process forward.

0:01:09 > 0:01:12In the negotiations over many years, we have stood for equality,

0:01:12 > 0:01:15for fairness, for justice and for rights.

0:01:15 > 0:01:19Your rights. Your entitlements.

0:01:19 > 0:01:23My pledge to you is to continue working tirelessly

0:01:23 > 0:01:27and to continue delivering for you and for your family

0:01:27 > 0:01:29in the years ahead.

0:01:29 > 0:01:32We know that there are families out there

0:01:32 > 0:01:33who are struggling to make ends meet.

0:01:33 > 0:01:36Our young people are being forced to emigrate once again.

0:01:36 > 0:01:38Our elderly are feeling vulnerable.

0:01:38 > 0:01:42But Sinn Fein has risen to major challenges before.

0:01:42 > 0:01:45We don't give up, we persevere. We prevail.

0:01:47 > 0:01:48This is a time for change,

0:01:48 > 0:01:51and you can be part of bringing about that change.

0:01:51 > 0:01:55We don't have to accept partition, unemployment or austerity.

0:01:55 > 0:02:03SHE SPEAKS IRISH

0:02:09 > 0:02:13In February this year, 14 Sinn Fein TDs were returned to the Dail,

0:02:13 > 0:02:16the largest number since partition.

0:02:16 > 0:02:20We have much work to do. There are many challenges.

0:02:20 > 0:02:25HE SPEAKS IRISH

0:02:25 > 0:02:29With representation in Europe and in councils across Ireland,

0:02:29 > 0:02:33with the strengthened team of TDs in Leinster House

0:02:33 > 0:02:35and a new team in the Assembly,

0:02:35 > 0:02:38Sinn Fein is the only all-Ireland voice.

0:02:39 > 0:02:42Sinn Fein is making a stand.

0:02:42 > 0:02:47We're making a stand for Ireland, we're making a stand for you.