The successful negotiation of the Agreement was achieved because it was an inclusive process and because it addressed all of the key issues of concern. There would not have been an agreement if all of the traditions on this island had not been represented and if the fundamental issues that had given rise to the conflict had not been addressed. The people of Ireland, North and South, ratified the Agreement in referenda. Our authority and our determination to implement the Agreement derive from the clearly expressed vote in favour on referendum day, 96% to 4% against.