AT last two top aides of President Clinton have warned that if Sinn Fein are not involved in next month's all-party talks on Ulster's future, then the blame will lie with the IRA.
Nancy Soderberg, the White House's Northern Ireland policymaker and Senator Christopher Dodd, head of President Clinton's re-election campaign believe there is no justification for a continued bombing campaign.
And the President should listen to those who are urging him not to extend visas to Gerry Adams until the ceasefire is resumed.
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