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.

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About John G. Diefenbaker

John G. Diefenbaker was prime minister of canada from 1957 to 1963. John George Diefenbaker was the 13th prime minister of Canada, serving from 1957 to 1963. He was the only Progressive Conservative party leader between 1935 and 1979 to lead the party to an election victory, doing so three times, although only once with a majority of the seats in the House of Commons. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination

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