Quote#Death
As for myself, my course is clear. A British subject I was born — a…
Quote byJohn A. Macdonald · 1815–1891
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dated, February 3, 1891 as the 1891 election was called, fought largely over the issue of free trade with the United States; reported at Historic Canada..
English (original)
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
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