Alex Salmond Quotes
1954–2024 Scotland
Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond (31 December 1954 – 12 October 2024) was a Scottish politician who served as the fourth First Minister of Scotland from 17 May 2007 to 18 November 2014. He was a former member of both the Scottish and Westminster parliaments.
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112 quotes
A nation which is ignorant of its history cannot properly make choices about its future.
The role and function of backbench politicians deserves to be treated with respect.
A critical aspect of increasing economic growth is creating a smarter Scotland.
We must tackle the causes of personal debt, and not just the consequences.
We all accept that renewable energy is vital to reducing climate change.
Any house built on sand - big or small - will not survive the storm.
Dealing with the Liberals, it was like trying to grab quicksilver.
We must remove, not erect, barriers to degree level education.
We see barriers to business as barriers to national progress.
I wouldn't dream of intruding into a reserved matter.
A strong economy and strong culture go hand in hand.
We should all look forward to an exciting journey.
The scars remain and the wounds are still deep.
Our Gaelic language and culture has prevailed.
Attribution
Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Alex Salmond (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.