:: press release ::

October 1, 2008

ROSS RESPONDS TO McCAIN COMMENTS 

Speaking after US Presidential Candidate John McCain commented on Northern Ireland matters this week, DUP Assembly Member Alastair Ross said:  

“The difference between the current US Administration and the previous Clinton era has been stark. Whilst the Clinton Administration adopted an overtly green approach in dealing with Northern Ireland issues, the Bush Administration has been much more even-handed and balanced. Whoever wins the presidential election the DUP would hope to see such an even-handed approach continue into the future.  

The news that Senator McCain intends to maintain a Special Envoy to Northern Ireland is significant. The DUP has been working hard to attract US investment and support for Northern Ireland and we would engage fully with any Special Envoy appointed by Senator McCain to further that job-creating and prosperity building agenda.”