"I return thanks to Almighty God that I have been spared this time to see the progress of this house, to see the progress in Northern Ireland, and to see the future that we can have if we all dedicate ourselves to work for the better good of everyone in this land, " he told MLAs.

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"At that time my personal belief was to work hard, dedicate myself or even sacrifice myself for the benefit of the people, " he was quoted as saying.

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