00:00The enduring values which guide this Parliament's beginnings and sustain its future are not simply to be admired, but to
00:10be lived.
00:11They shape your deliberations and inform the decisions that will touch the lives of all whom you serve.
00:21Indeed, it is through the consistent expression of these values that Scotland has built its reputation far beyond its borders.
00:32When I was in Washington, D.C. recently to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence,
00:41I was reminded of the strong and enduring links which exist between the people of Scotland and the people of
00:50North America
00:51and the regard with which the Scots are held across the Atlantic, perhaps even now with the Tartan Army in
01:00the United States.
01:02Not just for their rich culture and friendliness, but also for the ingenuity and determination that have made their mark
01:11on the continent.
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