DUP leader: US delegation visit most undiplomatic he has ever seen

DUP leader: US delegation visit most undiplomatic he has ever seen

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The transcript discusses a meeting with a US Congress delegation, highlighting the strong feelings of Unionists regarding the visit. It criticizes the delegation's lack of understanding of Unionist concerns and emphasizes the need for a solution that respects Northern Ireland's place in the UK market. The speaker draws historical parallels with the American Revolution, stressing the principle of 'no taxation without representation' as relevant to Northern Ireland's current situation. The transcript concludes with a call for consensus and decisive action to address these issues.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the nature of the meeting between the US Congress delegation and Unionists?

Diplomatic and cordial

Frank and robust

Indifferent and dismissive

Confusing and unclear

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What is necessary for progress according to the speaker?

Approval from the European Union

Consensus between Unionists and Nationalists

Support from only Nationalists

Support from only Unionists

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What historical event did the speaker remind Congressman Neal of?

The end of the American Civil War

The Boston Tea Party

The Louisiana Purchase

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

4.

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What principle does the speaker relate to Northern Ireland's current situation?

No representation without taxation

No taxation without representation

Representation without taxation

Taxation with representation

5.

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What is the speaker's main concern regarding laws in Northern Ireland?

They are too strict

They are outdated

They are influenced by the European Union without local input

They are too lenient