I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future.President-elect Michael D Higgins welcomed home to Galway, BBC News, 2011
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Michael D. Higgins is an Irish politician, poet, and academic who has served as the President of Ireland since November 2011. Known for his strong advocacy for social justice, cultural issues, and human rights, Higgins has had a significant influence on Irish politics and public discourse throughout his career. Before his presidency, he also served as a member of the Irish parliament and as Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht.
b. 1941
I think the important thing now is to have a celebration and then with determination move into our common, shared, different future.President-elect Michael D Higgins welcomed home to Galway, BBC News, 2011
Every age, after all, must have its own aisling and dream of a better, kinder, happier, shared world.Aisling, The Irish Times, 2018
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.
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.Victory Speech, Irish Examiner, 2018
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