The vast majority of people have never hurt anybody in their lives, don't want killing, don't want wars. … - Mairead Corrigan

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Mairead Corrigan

The vast majority of people have never hurt anybody in their lives, don't want killing, don't want wars. In all the countries of the world, they just want to love their families and get on with their lives.

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