From: Frost Over the World
Dreaming of an independent Scotland
Alex Salmond, the first minister of Scotland, discusses the practical and economic advantages of Scottish independence.
18 Feb 2012
Alex Salmond, the first minister of Scotland, discusses the practical and economic advantages of Scottish independence.
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