JGJohn G. Diefenbaker

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John G. Diefenbaker

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01Undated

I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.

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02Undated

I am asked – and I’m speaking to young Canada now – are there rewards in public life? There are – not monetary but there is a tremendous satisfaction in being able to say I tried, I stood.

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03Undated

That one never asks a question unless he knows the answer is basic to parliamentary questioning.

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04Undated

We shall be Canadians first foremost and always and our policies will be decided in Canada and not dictated by any other country.

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05Undated

A question which can be answered without prejudice to the government is not a fit question to ask.

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