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Memorable Quotes

Feb 04, 20191 minSeason 1Ep. 18
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Summary

This episode features two memorable quotes from former Canadian Prime Ministers. Sir Wilfred Laurier's quote from 1896 speaks to building a nation from its diverse elements. John Diefenbaker's quote from 1957 emphasizes freedom of speech, worship, and choice for Canadians, along with a pledge to uphold this heritage.

Episode description

Narrator: Albert Schultz, Actor, director and the founding artistic director of Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company.

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Transcript

Memorable quotes. For here in Canada, I want the marble to remain the marble, the granite to remain the granite, the oak to remain the oak, and out of these elements, I would build a nation great among the nations of the world. Sir Wilfred Laurier, 7th Prime Minister of Canada, July 11, 1896 to October 6, 1911.

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 Diefenbaker, 13th Prime Minister of Canada, June 21, 1957 to April 22, 1963. These quotes do not need to be learned for the citizenship test. Caption during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

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