Obama Welcomes Results of Scotland’s Vote to Remain in UK
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Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Obama on Friday welcomed the results of Scotland’s referendum, in which the country voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom.
By a vote of 55 percent to 45 percent, Scots on Thursday voted against an independent Scotland.
In a statement Friday, Obama congratulated Scots for their “full and energetic exercise of democracy.”
“Through debate, discussion, and passionate yet peaceful deliberations, they reminded the world of Scotland’s enormous contributions to the U.K. and the world, and have spoken in favor of keeping Scotland within the United Kingdom,” the president said.
He added that the U.S. has no closer ally than the U.K. and “we look forward to continuing our strong and special relationship with all the people of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as we address the challenges facing the world today.”
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