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"There are two sides to being a soldier. There is the rational, military side who analyses the situation and comes up with proposals.

Then there is the human side. The side that wants peace and no bloodshed. As a soldier I had that and knew the Taoiseach knew that as well. I think if it had been left up to myself and my colleagues we would have made progress...but unfortunately the 'Salisbury factor' destroyed that"

Seán Mac Eoin Fomer Chief of Staff of The Irish Army 1979
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