Alex Salmond quotes - page 7

When this assembly reconvened, the world's media descended - doubtless seeking signs of strife and discord. What struck me then and indeed strikes me today was the ability of members to understand and respect their differences - however fundamental - whilst committing to providing better government for the people of Northern Ireland. (Alex Salmond)
Whatever our constitutional arrangements and no matter how well off we are, there will always be a need for Scotland's citizens to talk about their problems. Therefore, we will always need independent, reliable and accurate advice to help guide them at certain points in their lives.
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Modern Scotland is about continuing that traditional welcome for those of all faiths or none, of including those from every part of the world and of every belief in our social mix. That diversity is our strength. That ability to welcome and to accommodate those from other nations and to develop an elastic sense of what it is to be 'Scottish' makes us bigger and better as a nation.
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We cannot take Gaelic's future for granted, particularly when the number of speakers continues to diminish. As the stewards of Gaelic in Scotland, we are responsible for ensuring that the language is able to flourish.
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The Church has long recognised Scotland as a filia specialis, or 'special daughter'. And in turn Scotland has much to be grateful for. It is no exaggeration to say that the nation of Scotland owes its identity and its survival to the recognition and support of the Catholic Church.
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I have long been a supporter of the quality of faith-based education in this country - and a particular admirer of the contribution of Scotland's Catholic schools.
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I use the word 'celebrate' quite deliberately.
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I would say that Scotland is all about communication. This is a nation that loves to express itself, to retell old stories and share new ideas, to pass on information, to hear what's happening. We communicate passionately with each other as friends, as citizens, as family. It's a very deep human need and we feel it particularly strongly in Scotland.
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I have a particularly happy memory of a 's ability to score a penalty. I believe I am correct in saying that while papal infallibility is assured, the doctrine of the Church says much less about the infallibility of Cardinals. And even less about the infallibility of Paul McStay!
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To free education for all. ... We seek to build an education system that is open to all.
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The future of the western economies in the coming decades will rest on their capacity to fuel economic growth whilst reducing our impact on the planet. (Alex Salmond)
Scots of my generation and above should be looking at themselves in the mirror and wonder if we by majority, as a result of our decision, have actually impeded progress for the next generation, something no generation should do.
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We're a country with a balance of opinion. We are not a divided country.
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I do have a strong faith and always have had.
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I want to see a Scotland that is nuclear free. A Scotland that uses its natural resources and know-how to deliver clean and secure energy supplies. And a Scotland that develops new clean energy technologies that can be exported and used throughout the world.
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Words that help describe the values for our whole democracy: justice, wisdom, integrity and compassion.
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I think has been invaluable to me in terms of a moral compass – of some idea of what's acceptable and what is not acceptable.
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We unite behind a declaration of self-evident truth.
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Real leadership is not just about winning conflict - it is about having a strategy to defuse it.
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It is time to celebrate diversity and distinctiveness.
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Others have a different view. I respect that. (Alex Salmond)
Differences of opinions, contrasting objectives are not just fundamental - they are necessary in a democratic society.
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I still find it utterly unacceptable that the Lewis chessmen are scattered around Britain in a bizarre parody of the . And you can be assured that I will continue campaigning for a united set of Lewis chessmen in an independent Scotland!
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I'm naturally suspicious of people who wear religion heavily on their sleeves.
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The whole point in having a religion and faith is that you campaign for what you believe, not just for what you think is achievable.
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