John G. Diefenbaker Quotes

That one never asks a question unless he knows the answer is basic to parliamentary questioning.

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.

We shall be Canadians first foremost and always and our policies will be decided in Canada and not dictated by any other country.

A question which can be answered without prejudice to the government is not a fit question to ask.