President Obama is in Britain as part of his ongoing European tour. Obama left Ireland earlier than scheduled on Monday to avoid an ash cloud forming from an Icelandic volcano. Speaking before a large crowd in Dublin, Obama praised the Irish peace process.

President Obama: “And this is a nation that met its responsibilities and inspired the entire world by choosing to see past the scars of violence and mistrust to forge a lasting peace on this island. And President Clinton said at this very spot 15 years ago, 'Waging peace is risky.' I think those who were involved understood the risks they were taking, but you, the Irish people, persevered, and you cast your votes, and you made your voices heard for that peace.”