“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.”

—  Alex Salmond

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

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