I've lived history. I've made history, and I know I'll have my place in history. That's not egoism.

One moment it's a cathedral, at another time there is no words to describe it when it ceases, for short periods of time, to have any regard for the proprieties that constitute not only Parliament, but its tradition. I've seen it in all its greatness. I have inwardly wept over it when it is degraded.

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.

Freedom includes the right to say what others may object to and resent... The essence of citizenship is to be tolerant of strong and provocative words.

The Liberals are the flying saucers of politics. No one can make head nor tail of them and they never are seen twice in the same place.

I have always been a House of Commons man.

There can be no dedication to Canada's future without a knowledge of its past.