At the launch of the paper, Salmond stated Scotland could ''more than afford to be independent'' adding,
"This document sets out the enormous attributes and key strengths of the Scottish economy across a diverse range of sectors. We have a vast array of human, financial and natural resources, which many other countries do not enjoy.
"Scotland has a strong onshore economy and vast offshore potential, as well as a highly educated workforce and world class technology and research.
"But despite all of these inherent economic strengths, Scotland's long-term economic growth has lagged behind that of comparable European nations, many of which do not have the natural advantages we do.''
"The explanation for that rests in the fact that Scotland's economic strength is not yet in Scotland's hands."
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