00:00This is desperately sad news that Alex Salmond has died and I extend my deepest
00:06condolences to his wife Moira and to his family. This is a moment that
00:12individuals will reflect on the exceptional leadership and contribution
00:16that Alex Salmond has given to public life in Scotland with his service in the
00:21House of Commons and in the Scottish Parliament and especially as the First
00:25Minister of Scotland. He took the Scottish National Party from the fringes
00:29of Scottish politics to become the Government of Scotland and he took
00:33Scotland incredibly close to becoming independent. He has made a huge
00:38contribution to the public life of Scotland over his life.
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