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“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.”

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Vision for Scotland in the European Union (December 12, 2007)

“Our united belief in social justice demands no less.”

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Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (September 5, 2007)

“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.”

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“Gaelic language and culture is inseparable from the future success of the Scottish economy.”

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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture (December 19, 2007)

“The SNP's commitment to a Bill of Rights and written constitution means that we will outlaw any discrimination but we also have to eradicate it from the dark recesses of the Scottish psyche. We also have to speak out against institutionalised discrimination. For example, it is a scandal of some considerable proportions that no Catholic can sit on the throne, or marry the heir to the throne -- an attitude entrenched in law that belongs to the archaic arrangements of the eighteenth century, not the bright prospects of the twenty-first.”

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Speech http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/spl/aberdeen/major-s-contradiction-on-constitutional-reform-questioned-by-snp-leader-salmond-calls-for-same-say-for-scotland-1.669219 in Northern Ireland (27 July 1995).

“You are the blood of our blood and the bone of our bone.”

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Scotland and Northern Ireland (June 18, 2007)

“Let no-one mistake. This Church, and other faith groups, have the ability to be agents for change and change for the better. … You have worked to promote understanding among faiths. To tackle sectarianism. To promote development worldwide. … And let me say that for our Parliament, that is something that may not yet be formally our responsibility. But it is, in reality, our obligation. … In ancient times it was said that Sparta had no city walls. It did not need them, the people were the walls of Sparta. This church and our other institutions - spiritual and secular are the walls of Scotland - the rocks on which reform and renewal will be built. … We will continue to draw on this Church as a source of wisdom. A source of strength. A source of hope.”

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Scotland in the World Forum (February 4, 2008), Church of Scotland (May 25, 2009)

“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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St Andrew's Day (November 30, 2007)

“I believe that all of us - whether native Scots or our friends abroad - should strive for a shared understand of our heritage and origins.”

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St Andrew's Day (November 30, 2007)

“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.”

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Vision for Scotland in the European Union (December 12, 2007)

“Without the church there would be no Scotland - and something important, precious and distinctive would have been lost to the world.”

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Scotland in the World Forum (February 4, 2008), Church of Scotland (May 25, 2009)

“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.”

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Vision for Scotland in the European Union (December 12, 2007)

“We must remove, not erect, barriers to degree level education.”

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Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (September 5, 2007)

“I want to see Gaelic thrive across the whole of Scotland.”

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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture (December 19, 2007)

“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.”

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Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (September 5, 2007)

“It is the very stuff of politics that parties like to have a go at each other - a vibrant democracy demands no less.”

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Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (September 5, 2007)

“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.”

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Vision for Scotland in the European Union (December 12, 2007)

“We celebrate the values which define modern Scotland: the values of humanity, compassion, enterprise, ambition, and a determined internationalism.”

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St Andrew's Day (November 30, 2007)

“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.”

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Speech (13 November 2007), quoted in The Guardian, ' Scotland in 2017 - independent and flush with oil, says Salmond http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2007/nov/14/scotland.devolution1' (14 November 2007).

“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.”

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Scotland and Northern Ireland (June 18, 2007)

“It would be a mistake to believe that Chilcot and current events are entirely unconnected. The link is through the Labour Party.”

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“We should all look forward to an exciting journey.”

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Strategic objectives of new Government (May 23, 2007)

“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.”

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Scotland in the World Forum (February 4, 2008), Church of Scotland (May 25, 2009)

“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.”

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“The future strength of our rural economies and communities will depend upon the availability of a sufficient and appropriate supply of housing.”

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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture (December 19, 2007)

“Let us achieve great things for those who granted us the privilege to serve.”

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Scotland and Northern Ireland (June 18, 2007)

“I think that’s been a good kick of the ball.”

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Speaking from his official residence at Bute House in Edinburgh after the Scottish independence referendum, 2014. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29277527 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/alex-salmond-insists-scotland-can-4291189 (19 September 2014)

“Any house built on sand - big or small - will not survive the storm.”

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Reference to Matthew 7:24-27
Scotland in the World Forum (February 4, 2008), Church of Scotland (May 25, 2009)

“People naturally aspire to the symbols and the ideals of our nation. Yet whether it is a political party, a church, a charity - any institution built by man can fail and can fall. The key thing is to aspire to be better. And, for our political institutions, to understand that self sacrifice - just like forgiveness - is at the centre of the order of things.”

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Scotland in the World Forum (February 4, 2008), Church of Scotland (May 25, 2009)

“Is not because I am a poor sailor and fear the voyage to Skye.”

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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture (December 19, 2007)