Mr. Clinton received the award in recognition of the major role that he played during his term as President of the United States, to bring about peace and political stability in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. The Tipperary Peace Convention said that Mr. Clinton had actively promoted the ideals of peace and peaceful co-operation in many countries, including in the Middle East, and that his personal commitment to Northern Ireland was invaluable to the success of the peace process there.
President Bill Clinton
