“A question which can be answered without prejudice to the government is not a fit question to ask.”
— John G. Diefenbaker
“That one never asks a question unless he knows the answer is basic to parliamentary questioning.”
— John G. Diefenbaker
“We shall be Canadians first foremost and always and our policies will be decided in Canada and not dictated by any other country.”
— John G. Diefenbaker
“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.”
— John G. 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.”
— John G. Diefenbaker