You're in our country, DUP's Gregory Campbell tells President Connolly

"You're in our country"

"rewriting the past"

"here to listen"

"at the end of the day we're human beings and we have to have respect"

During a visit to County Derry, DUP MP Gregory Campbell confronted President Catherine Connolly, saying "you're in our country" and warning against "rewriting the past." The exchange followed Connolly's address at the Guildhall. Connolly replied that she is "here to listen," and added that "at the end of the day we're human beings and we have to have respect." The interaction was brief and took place publicly after the speech. The encounter reflected a tense moment during the visit, with direct verbal challenge from a local MP and a conciliatory response from the President emphasizing listening and mutual respect.

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