Alexander Mackenzie — Canadian Statesman born on January 28, 1822, died on April 17, 1892

Alexander Mackenzie, PC , was a building contractor and newspaper editor, and was the second Prime Minister of Canada, from November 7, 1873 to October 8, 1878... (wikipedia)

Logic, sometimes has very little to do with political action.
I have always held those political opinions which point to the universal brotherhood of man, no matter in what rank of life he may have taken his origin.
We shall all respect the principles of each other and do nothing that would be regarded as an act of oppression to any portion of the people.
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 of our people.