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Quote from John G. Diefenbaker,


"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."


By:

John G. Diefenbaker (more quotes by John G. Diefenbaker or books by/about John G. Diefenbaker)


(1895-1979) Prime Minister of Canada

Source:

Hansard, 9 April 1970

Categories:

Canada, Dissent, Free Thought, Freedom, Protest, Speech, Tolerance

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