It must be an independent House, having a free action of its own, for it is only valuable as being a regulating body, calmly considering the legislation initiated by the popular branch, and preventing any hasty or ill considered legislation which may come from that body, but it will never set itself in opposition against the deliberate and understood wishes of the people.

John A. Macdonald

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Existence was given us for action. Our worth is determined by the good deed we do, rather than by the fine emotions we feel,

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