20 Quotes by John Diefenbaker

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.

I have one love – Canada; one purpose – Canada’s greatness; one aim – Canadian unity from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

In Pierre Trudeau, Canada has finally produced a Prime Minister worthy of assassination.

Parliament is more than procedure – it is the custodian of the nation’s freedom.

I was criticized for being too much concerned with the average Canadians. I can’t help that; I am one of them!

I am so excited about Canadians ruling the world.

I’ve got all of my enemies here in the Cabinet where I can keep an eye on them.

Everyone is against me – except the people!

There can be no dedication to Canada’s future without a knowledge of its past.