“No Canadian government, whatever political party, will attempt to hinder the extension of the true principle of free trade all over the world”

Speech The Banquet in Dundee July 13, 1875 - Speeches of Alexander Mackenzie during his recent visit...page 34

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2nd Prime Minister of Canada 1822–1892

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