Bear in mind the source of this but really??
Royal Air Force pilot's 'greatest respect' for IRA who shot down his helicopter | An Phoblacht
Along with my wife, I visited Stormont, we had a very interesting and long conversation with Martin McGuinness, whom I found to be very honest and sincere,” Mike Johnston said.
“For the individuals that honestly believed that what they were doing was right, I have the greatest respect for them.”
Is he having a laugh?