Alex Salmond: Quotes about people (page 2)

Alex Salmond is Scottish National Party politician and former First Minister of Scotland. Explore interesting quotes on people.
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“A study only last year by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation showed that young people from white families placed less importance on their Scottishness than young people from Indian, Pakistani and Chinese families. These new and newer Scots see much more clearly and appreciate the values and qualities that make this nation great. And it is right that, as we consider the future of Scotland, as a people we also look at ourselves afresh and take pride in who we are.”

Alex Salmond

St Andrew's Day (November 30, 2007)

People , Family , Study , Future

“This Parliament exists - and always will - to serve the people and to provide national leadership which reflects their hopes, addresses their fears and raises their aspirations. It is a Parliament which the people demanded. It is also a Parliament of which the people make demands.”

Alex Salmond

Third Session of Parliament (June 30, 2007)

People , Fear , Hope

“A skilled people, an economy with a competitive edge. These are the ways to transform economic performance.”

Alex Salmond

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

People , Way

“I don't think it's a good idea for politicians to design television programmes, but what we can do is design policies - and by implementing those policies we help to create an environment in which talented people can do great things, and significant and dynamic creative companies can be built for this generation and the next generation. That means having the infrastructure, the skills, and the education. We need a clear vision. We need to identify the opportunities and provide the resources.”

Alex Salmond

Broadcasting Speech (August 8, 2007)

People , Education , Idea , Thinking