Bill Clinton recalls peace maker friend John Hume with ‘twinkle in his eye’

Bill Clinton recalls peace maker friend John Hume with ‘twinkle in his eye’
Former US President Bill Clinton paid tribute to John Hume today. Picture: PA

Former US president Bill Clinton has paid tribute to his peace maker friend John Hume who “forged peace in Northern Ireland”.

In a joint statement with his wife Hillary, Mr Clinton described the former SDLP leader as having fought a long war for peace.

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