John G. Diefenbaker said this quote

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 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

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