"Northern Ireland's Historic Moment: Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Becomes First Nationalist Leader"
President Joe Biden welcomes and supports the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly at Stormont, commending the political leaders for their efforts. He emphasizes the importance of the democratic institutions established by the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and looks forward to the renewed stability of a power-sharing government that will strengthen the peace dividend and public services. Biden expresses confidence that ongoing cooperation with the United Kingdom and Ireland will facilitate vital relations and ensure Northern Ireland's vibrancy and opportunity.