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John Hume

(7 Posts)
varian Tue 04-Aug-20 12:05:20

What a contrast John Hume was to the self-seeking politicians now in power.

Jane43 Tue 04-Aug-20 11:52:22

Yes indeed, the accolades and awards he received were well deserved. Sadly decent politicians are a dying breed.

varian Tue 04-Aug-20 11:51:50

John Hume speaking about conflict resolution

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMGSqTGgUSc

AllotmentLil Mon 03-Aug-20 23:07:47

A great and genuinely good man - RIP.

Anniebach Mon 03-Aug-20 20:34:08

Yes, a good man

RIP

varian Mon 03-Aug-20 19:33:29

Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who was once described by former US President Bill Clinton as "the Martin Luther King of Northern Ireland", has died.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCP5ZF71HFU

varian Mon 03-Aug-20 18:04:30

RIP John Hume, Northern Ireland Peacemaker, Nobel Prizewinner and a great European.