Michael D. Higgins Quotes

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

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  Michael D. Higgins
  • Speak
  • Creative
  • Excellence