How could they possibly not have known about the fate that had befallen a British citizen? the prime responsibility of all governments is to keep their own citizens safe from harm and governments are not meant to collaborate on the illegal abduction and then the torture of one of their own citizens.

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For me as leader my time is nearly over but for Scotland the campaign continues and the dream will never die.

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Dave Mackay was the kind of footballer that legends are built around. He was simply the greatest - tough as teak on the pitch and a real gentleman off it.

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Our internationalism is the driver of our nationalism. by Alex Salmond

Our internationalism is the driver of our nationalism.

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The rocks will melt with the sun before tuition fees are introduc... by Alex Salmond

The rocks will melt with the sun before tuition fees are introduced in Scotland.

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We are Scotland's independence generation. And our time is now by Alex Salmond

We are Scotland's independence generation. And our time is now

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We intend to lead a government of purpose and direction so that we can offer the people of this nation the opportunity to move forward to independence, democracy and equality.

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If I've got any small role in this matter, it's to say to Scots Americans: under no circumstances make Donald Trump President of the United States of America.

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It is a war built on lies that has fanned the flames of internati... by Alex Salmond

It is a war built on lies that has fanned the flames of international terrorism

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If Donald Trump turns off people in Scotland, then he's likely to turn off Scots-Americans as well, it looks like Scots-Americans are going to be added to this ever-growing list of people alienated by Donald Trump.

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It's once, twice, three times a loser for Mr. Trump. by Alex Salmond

It's once, twice, three times a loser for Mr. Trump.

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Most presidents of the United States or UK prime ministers usually have about 10 years in office before they go crazy, donald Trump has made it as a candidate.

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We're seeing an electoral tsunami on a gigantic scale. by Alex Salmond

We're seeing an electoral tsunami on a gigantic scale.

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We're seeing an electoral tsunami on a gigantic scale, the SNP are going to be impossible to ignore and very difficult to stop.

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The Tories (Conservatives) would have to go effectively straight for a vote of confidence ... and we'd be voting against, so if Labour joins us in that pledge, then that's Cameron locked out.

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