John A. Macdonald quotes

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. (John A. Macdonald)
I must have another $10,000. Will be the last time of calling. Do not fail me. Answer today. View quote
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Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober. View quote
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He has no British instincts or British feelings or aspirations. View quote
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He hoped that Britain and Canada would have "a healthy and cordial alliance. Instead of looking upon us as a merely dependent colony, England will have in us a friendly nation, a subordinate but still a powerful people to stand by her in North America in peace or in war." View quote
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the Aryan races will not wholesomely amalgamate with the Africans or the Asiatics.. the cross of those races, like the cross of the dog and the fox, is not successful; it cannot be, and never will be. View quote
John A. Macdonald
Let us be English or let us be French... but above all let us be Canadians. View quote
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