Alex Salmond: Quotes about homeland

Alex Salmond is Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland. Explore interesting quotes on country.
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“We're a country with a balance of opinion. We are not a divided country.”

Alex Salmond

King Alex: The Man Behind Scotland&#x27;s Independence Movement http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/scottish-independence-has-been-a-lifelong-goal-for-alex-salmond-a-991683.html, . (September 15, 2014) <br class="br">Context: We&#x27;re a country with a balance of opinion. We are not a divided country. but we&#x27;re debating independence in an entirely peaceful fashion.

“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.”

Alex Salmond

Cardinal Winning Lecture (February 2, 2008)

“I don’t think we should get to the state in this or any other country that if someone has a faith they are regarded as curious. Given that [Blair] had that framework – and it’s not for me to question his personal beliefs – then why on earth was he employing folk who so clearly didn’t?”

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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.”

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Speech (13 November 2007), quoted in The Guardian, &#x27; Scotland in 2017 - independent and flush with oil, says Salmond http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2007/nov/14/scotland.devolution1&#x27; (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)

“All that this country can achieve depends on developing our nation as a high growth, vibrant economy. In the modern global economy, even the greatest political ambition is doomed to failure without an economy driving employment, investment, research and development and rewarding success.”

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

“In this Parliamentary Chamber, above the clash of debate and the arm wrestling over amendments and motions, these enduring themes prevail - our responsibilities to the people we serve, our responsibility to our country and Scotland's responsibility to the world.”

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Third Session of Parliament (June 30, 2007)

“Make no mistake - Scotland has already changed. And Scotland is continuing to grow and develop as a nation and a society. Last May, the people of Scotland sent out a clear message. They did not just vote for a change of government. They voted for a change in governance. A stronger, more effective, more democratic Scotland. And they expressed their hunger for a higher level of ambition - in our government and in ourselves. In the country we seek to build. And in our image and standing abroad. These are profound and permanent changes.”

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Scotland in the World Forum (February 4, 2008)

“We Scots derive a strong sense of identity from our nationhood. Scotland has always retained a unique culture and character - not defined in opposition to our neighbours, but by ourselves and our basic values. We Scots have made great contributions in the world of philosophy, economics, science and letters. We were the first country in the world to adopt free education for all. And our legal system is a unique hybrid of the civil and common law traditions.”

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

“In Scotland you were allowed to starve but had to learn to read and write. Whereas in England the poor house provided an alternative to starvation, but education was only for the privileged few. This country has been a learning nation - first, last and always.”

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Cardinal Winning Lecture (February 2, 2008)

“It can be argued that the lack of accountability about Iraq led Cameron on to committing many of the same blunders on a smaller scale in Libya in 2010. In Libya the UK spent thirteen times as much bombing the country as reconstructing it and the human chaos and bloody carnage of a failed state now moves like the tide across the Mediterranean.”

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“The prevailing mood in my country is one of optimism and opportunity. Scotland is restless for change and keen to expand its influence and to reach out beyond our shores.”

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Scotland and Northern Ireland (June 18, 2007)

“We are a country weighing the options for our future. We do so positively, and with the highest ideals.”

Alex Salmond

Third Session of Parliament (June 30, 2007)

“We have the assets, skills, knowledge and ideas to match and overtake our closest neighbours. By that I don't just mean the rest of the UK, but also the small, independent countries, Iceland, Norway, Ireland and Denmark, that form an arc of prosperity around our shores. … There is every reason to feel confident about our economic future. Every part of Scotland has the potential to take us towards our goal.”

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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture (December 19, 2007)

“Scotland will not be a foreign country after independence, any more than Ireland, Northern Ireland, England or Wales could ever be “foreign countries” to Scotland.”

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Speech in Carlisle. http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2014/04/alex-salmonds-st-georges-day-speech-full-text (23 April 2014)

“As we look again to rebuild a rich country, we must make sure this time round we also build a rich society - a society where the measure of wealth is not only the money in our pockets but the wellbeing of our communities.”

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

“This Government believes that it would be economically advantageous for Scotland to be an independent country. Other parties disagree. But as we continue that debate, let us at least agree that this country - our country - has the capacity to become one of the most successful economies on the planet.”

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Strategic objectives of new Government (May 23, 2007)

“The choice for Scotland is quite clear. We can choose to remain a bit part player - unable to advance our interests and influence the international agenda other than through the United Kingdom. Alternatively, as in independent country, we can actively seek responsibility - eager for the opportunity to help shape the great global debates.”

Alex Salmond

Scotland in the World Forum (February 4, 2008)