Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, speaks at U.Va.

Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, speaks in the Rotunda Dome Room. Salmond's visit marks the 10th anniversary of a United States Senate resolution noting America's Declaration of Independence was inspired in part by the 14th-century Scottish Declaration of Arbroath. Salmond is touring the United States to promote Scotland Week, which starts March 30 and showcases Scotland's academic, business and cultural contributions to the world. He also plans stops in Boston, New York City and Washington.

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[mickthemaddy]

Wow if Blair said it then it must be true.

[firebreathone2]

Ripping Scotland out of the Britain would be a disaster. don't you know that?

Blair said it too

[KIMMETWILLIAM]

i am going to stand for a parliamentary candidate for the snp

[peacefrog1916]

good on ye alex. thanks for standing up for Scotland

[chadstur1991]

I hope the American's will support us Scots with our independence.

Greetings from Scoltand!!!

[WickedWallace1]

Im glad to have a First Minister who supports the existence of Scotland.

[glasgow1234]

He represents Scotland better than Gordon brown our prime Minister!!!!

I want an Independent Scotland with Alex Salmond as our President !

I will always vote SNP all my life...

[bcnsco]

Very interesting video. Great speech by Alex Salmond.