If republicanism means anything, it means bringing together traditions. Yes, putting the case for independence is good, but we must let go for good – regardless of what the Unionist community may or may not do – the notion that we can force, coerce or out-vote by way of one community overtaking another. We can only do it by dialogue and co-operation. We have something to build on. In some respects, we have made more progress today than we have made in 200 years. We must build on this and let go of the ways of the past.