4 quotes by David Ervine (1953-2007), British

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David Ervine

We have got to extend the hand of friendship, we have got to take the peacelines down brick by brick

David Ervine

There was a moment when I simply understood that this war cannot be won.

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This society believed it was looking towards a new future, yet we consistently find ourselves being dragged backwards.

David Ervine

We lost our way, our society lost our way.

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David Ervine

Born: July 21, 1953
Died: January 8, 2007
Nationality: British
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Biography

David Ervine was a Northern Irish Unionist politician from Belfast and the leader of the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP). During his youth Ervine was a member of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and was imprisoned for possessing bomb-making equipment. Whilst in jail he became convinced of the benefits of a more political approach for Ulster loyalism and became involved with the PUP. As a leading PUP figure, Ervine helped to deliver the loyalist ceasefire of 1994.

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