“ 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 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 count… John G. Diefenbaker
“ A question which can be answered without prejudice to the government is not a fit question to ask. 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