Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober. - John A. Macdonald

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Yes, but the people would prefer John A. drunk to George Brown sober.

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About John A. Macdonald

Sir John A. Macdonald (11 January 1815 – 16 June 1891) was the first Prime Minister of Canada. Macdonald served 19 years as Canadian Prime Minister, second to only William Lyon Mackenzie King.

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Birth Name: John Alexander Macdonald
Alternative Names: John A Macdonald Sir John Alexander Macdonald Rt. Hon. Sir John Alexander Macdonald
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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.

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