Alex Salmond quotes - page 3

Scotland's long-term prosperity does not depend solely - or even predominantly - on oil and gas. It will also be based on our success in the other industries of the future - sectors such as renewable energy and the life sciences, where we are already a major European player. (Alex Salmond)
Our united belief in social justice demands no less. View quote
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Let's not pretend we're in a worse position than we were half a century ago. That's just not true. Then, sectarianism was inculcated into life, politics, business – into all sorts of institutions where prejudice should have no part whatsoever. That has largely gone. That Monklands byelection was one of the last redoubts of religion dividing politics. View quote
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Gaelic language and culture is inseparable from the future success of the Scottish economy. View quote
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You are the blood of our blood and the bone of our bone. View quote
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I believe that all of us - whether native Scots or our friends abroad - should strive for a shared understand of our heritage and origins. View quote
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We Scots are proud Europeans. By history Scotland is - and by our ambition Scotland will remain - a European nation, a full member of the European Union. This is the starting point of our engagement with Europe. We will always play our full part and work to advance common European interests. View quote
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Without the church there would be no Scotland - and something important, precious and distinctive would have been lost to the world. View quote
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We have pushed hard to ensure that the UK negotiating line takes full account of Scotland's circumstances - and we will continue to do so. But we have no guarantee of success. Nor can we be sure that Scottish interests will not fall victim to trade-offs that the UK Government has to make at the Brussels negotiating table. Independence would remove that uncertainty at a stroke. View quote
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We must remove, not erect, barriers to degree level education. View quote
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I want to see Gaelic thrive across the whole of Scotland. (Alex Salmond)
To win and retain the trust of the people requires an administration willing to focus on showing competence and direction in the day to day business of government. View quote
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It is the very stuff of politics that parties like to have a go at each other - a vibrant democracy demands no less. View quote
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Not only would an independent Scotland within Europe be at ease with ourselves and our partners at the table. We would be naturally suited to the aims and values of Europe itself - and with the responsibilities of being modern, compassionate, global Europeans. View quote
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We celebrate the values which define modern Scotland: the values of humanity, compassion, enterprise, ambition, and a determined internationalism. View quote
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It would be much easier if we had the full powers of an independent country. Therefore I was anticipating being in that position by 2017. View quote
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Scotland is a country which has at its core an internationalism which has been much affected by centuries both of migration and also of welcoming those from other countries. View quote
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It would be a mistake to believe that Chilcot and current events are entirely unconnected. The link is through the Labour Party. View quote
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We should all look forward to an exciting journey. View quote
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I have always had a special regard for the General Assembly and its members. This is the place - and you are the people - that do so much to give expression to the heart of Scotland. View quote
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I have believed in Scottish independence all my political life, I continue to believe in Scottish independence, I shall do everything I possibly can to contribute to that cause. (Alex Salmond)
The future strength of our rural economies and communities will depend upon the availability of a sufficient and appropriate supply of housing. View quote
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Let us achieve great things for those who granted us the privilege to serve. View quote
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I think that's been a good kick of the ball. View quote
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Any house built on sand - big or small - will not survive the storm. View quote
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