That's a very famous of people who aren't here. The evil empire was a very profound statement.

Tony served as a White House advisor throughout my first term and most recently was a special assistant to president on the

on domestic policy and the domestic policy council. He passed away early Monday morning and his family is devastated, to be

honest. They're devastated. A couple of the family members are here, but they're devastated. He was a great person, great, brilliant writer.

And so he will be very greatly missed. And Tony is looking down on us right now, and he was so proud of what he did

and his heritage. He was so proud of his heritage. So I want to thank him and his family

for the incredible job they did. Once again, let me wish everyone a very happy St. Patrick's

Day. And with that, I would like to ask Tishuk Martin to say a few words.

He's a very, very special man in Ireland, as you probably know, he's a very popular guy,

which is not easy in Ireland.

And it's an honor to have both Mary and Michael here with us

because we've gotten to know each other very well and great people.

Thank you very much, everybody.

President Trump, distinguished guests. it is a singular honour to represent the people of Ireland as we gather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

The time-honoured tradition of the Shamrock Bowl ceremony is an important moment to reflect upon the relationship between our two countries.

Mr. President, as you said on an earlier St. Patrick's Day, and I quote,

through trial and triumph, ups and downs, thick and thin, the extraordinary Irish people have stood by America's side,

and America will always stand by theirs. Our peoples have stood side by side for a long time.

And next year, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Of the 56 signatories of that historic document, three were born on the island of Ireland and many others were of Irish descent.

Since then, Irish America has been at the heart of shaping this great nation.

The ideals of liberty, democracy, and equality of opportunity

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