Mary McAleese Addresses Guests at State Dinner

The transcript discusses the importance of acknowledging the past to change the future, highlighting the complex and often turbulent relationship between two countries. It celebrates a new chapter in this relationship, emphasizing progress and mutual influence.

What does the acknowledgment mentioned in the text imply about the past and future?

How is the relationship between the two countries described in the text?

What metaphor is used to describe the relationship's turbulence?

What is celebrated in the evening mentioned in the text?

What does the phrase 'work in progress' suggest about the future of the relationship?