‘The triumph of people and of politics’

THERE is a contrast between Europe and America but not a contradiction, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the joint houses of Congress yesterday.

Acting in partnership, there were “few limits to the good” that the US and EU could do, said Mr Ahern.

“Energised by a common framework of values and imbued by democratic principles, together we can and we shall be a beacon for economic progress, individual liberty and the dignity of all mankind,” he said.