You are not speaking for yourself, but for Ireland. Michael D. Higgins More Quotes by Michael D. Higgins More Quotes From Michael D. Higgins Be proud to be a decent American rather than a wanker whipping up fear. Michael D. Higgins political fear america I love our shared island, our shared Ireland and its core decency. I love it for its imagination and its celebration of the endless possibilities for our people. Michael D. Higgins imagination islands people Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world. Michael D. Higgins age dream world Now it is time to turn to an older wisdom that, while respecting material comfort and security as a basic right of all, also recognises that many of the most valuable things in life cannot be measured. Michael D. Higgins valuable things-in-life comfort The mandate I have received and for which I will speak with heart and head to implement over the next seven years had its four pillars - an inclusive citizenship, equality and participation and respect in a creative society creating an excellence in everything we Irish do. Michael D. Higgins creating heart years I will be a President for all the people, whether they voted for me or not, whether they are young or old and particularly for the Irish abroad. I'm looking forward to it and I think it will be exciting and wonderful. Michael D. Higgins president people thinking We need to discuss the basis of a new form of trust built on a meaningful form of citizenship appropriate for a republic. Michael D. Higgins republic meaningful needs When I started out, people were afraid of parish priests. Now they're afraid of newspaper editors. Michael D. Higgins editors newspapers people Ireland has made its choice for the future and it has chosen the version of Irishness it will build. I know, and I will work with head and heart to be part of it with all of you in creating that future one in which all of us can be part of and part of us too. Michael D. Higgins creating choices heart I think even the poorest people in the great country that is the United States should be entitled to basic health care. Michael D. Higgins country people thinking 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. Michael D. Higgins independent responsibility ideas 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. Michael D. Higgins inspiration heart integrity I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people. Michael D. Higgins strong people commitment I am delighted to be back home in Galway, the place I first came to as a 19-year-old in 1960. It's here where my heart is and will forever be. Michael D. Higgins home heart years Making an Irishness to be proud of in a real Republic. It is the vision of a real Republic where life and language, where ideals and experience have the ring of authenticity which we need now as we go forward. Michael D. Higgins vision real needs I want to say a very sincere thank you for this welcome home - it is a wonderful welcome home. It is the place to where I return and where I will always return because it is of Galway that I am. Michael D. Higgins want home thank-you I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future. Michael D. Higgins think future important determination I want to say to all of you that when I take my oath of office I will do my absolute best to use all of my abilities for all of the people of Ireland. Michael D. Higgins will best you people I have encountered on this long road an enthusiasm for an Irishness which will be built on recognising again those sources from which spring the best of our reason and curiosity. Michael D. Higgins road best curiosity long I hope that at the end of the seven years, people will say that I have been of some inspirational value to them at home in terms of inclusiveness and abroad, I look forward to representing Ireland. Michael D. Higgins hope home inspirational people
