John A. Macdonald

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As for myself, my course is clear. A British subject I was born — a British subject I will die.

Sir John A. Macdonald (11 January 181516 June 1891) was the first Prime Minister of Canada. Macdonald served 19 years as Canadian Prime Minister, second to only William Lyon Mackenzie King.

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  • As for myself, my course is clear. A British subject I was born — a British subject I will die. With my utmost effort, with my latest breath, will I oppose the ‘veiled treason’ which attempts by sordid means and mercenary proffers to lure our people from their allegiance.
    • February 3, 1891 as the 1891 election was called, fought largely over the issue of free trade with the United States; reported at Historic Canada.

Undated[edit]

  • Let us be English or let us be French, but above all let us be Canadians
  • Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober.
    • Responding to a heckler. (from John A: The Man Who Made Us by Richard J. Gwyn).

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