John A. Macdonald

“Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober.”

“Let us be English or let us be French, but above all let us be Canadians”

“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.”