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

— Alex Salmond Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Lecture (2007)

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The whole point in having a religion and faith is that you campaign for what you believe, not just for what you think is achievable.

We unite behind a declaration of self-evident truth.

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

That’s always been my opinion but my opinion is only one of many.

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