Northern Ireland
Statement from U.S. Special Envoy, Ambassador Mitchell Reiss, on the passing of David Ervine
08 January 2007
"I was very shocked and saddened to hear of David Ervine's sudden death. I greatly admired David‘s transformation over the years into an unflinching advocate for a peaceful and political solution in Northern Ireland, and came to value highly his wise counsel. He played a critical role in charting a new and more hopeful course for the people of Northern Ireland. His leadership, candor and wit will be greatly missed. On behalf of the United States government I extend my deepest sympathies to David‘s wife and his family".