But he said he is still optimistic.
"I'm sure it's going to work sooner or later--obviously I hope for sooner," he said.
Advertisement
Trimble also said the IRA might have refused to decommission because it did not believe the government would be shut down.
"It looks like...the IRA was gambling with this, [as if to say] 'Let's see if they'll really pull the plug,' " he said.
According to Trimble, this was exactly what Northern Unionists hoped would not happen.
"They feared another fudge. I gave assurances that this wouldn't happen again," he said.
Trimble dismissed a question from a reporter asking him to evaluate the performances of members of the Cabinet as premature.
Want to keep up with breaking news?
Subscribe to our email newsletter.
Read more in News
Harvard Current Reports McCain Ad Found on Porn SiteRecommended Articles
-
Sinn Fein Leader Discusses Northern Ireland StalemateMartin Ferris, a leading negotiator for Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), discussed the recent
-
A Real Chance for PeaceNorthern Ireland's power-sharing cabinet offers hope for future The first official meeting of Northern Ireland's new power-sharing cabinet last Thursday
-
Ireland's Peace in ShamblesThe recent decision of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) to withdraw from negotiations on disarmament may signal the untimely end
-
Trimble Vows to Fight for PeaceThe peace process in Northern Ireland can only survive if militant groups commit themselves to ending violence, Nobel Peace Laureate
-
Panelists Criticize Press's Role in Northern IrelandThe American press has been negligent and biased in its sporadic coverage of civil strife in Northern Ireland, panelists at
-
Tigers Prepare for CrimsonTuesday was the last day of secret practice for the Princeton eleven in preparation for Saturday's game with the University.
