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Alexander Mackenzie

I am sure that in Canada the people appreciate this principle, and the general intelligence which prevails over that country is such that I am sure there is no danger of a reactionary policy ever finding a response in the hearts of any considerable number

Alexander Mackenzie

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Alexander Mackenzie believes that Canadians value the idea he refers to and that their overall smart thinking prevents outdated or backward political ideas from gaining support. He is confident that such reactionary views will not appeal to a large portion of the population in Canada.

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