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It is the very stuff of politics that parties like to have a go at each other - a vibrant democracy demands no less.

— Alex Salmond Principles and Priorities : Programme for Government (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.

Our progressive nationalism goes hand-in-hand with a commitment to internationalism.

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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