Mr. Richard Neal:

I thank the Senator. One of the issues about which I am very careful and circumspect is my discussion of describing the two traditions. I often hear people refer to there being two communities. I will always point out that it is one community with two traditions. Acknowledging that is extremely important. I think the reinforcement and confidence that Ireland has given us and that we have given it have been really important. People such as the Senator who live in Border communities know first-hand what the situation was like. I made that point to the Brexiteers. Senators are aware who they were and who they are. I asked them whether they remembered what the Border was like 30 years ago. They gave at least a grudging acknowledgement that they recalled what it was really like. It is really important to acknowledge the perseverance and determination of people who live in Border communities and witnessed first-hand the violence of the Troubles.