Nothing could make me happier today. A well-played game on both sides, that goes without saying. And yet Canada, facing doubt and tremendous pressure after the USA's flawless tournament thus far, came out as the champions. World. Champions. Its days like today -- when Canadians unite to celebrate our accomplishments, when flags of red and white are waved proudly across the nation, and when the vast majority of Canadians will be drunk and rowdy tonight -- it's days like today that remind me how lucky I am to be a part of it all. Days like today are far more stirring and powerful to me than most things you can throw in my direction. Listen to this. Downtown Toronto has just been closed down. There are over 200 000 people celebrating in the streets. I don't know how to contain myself right now.
"I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind." ALSO WE'RE GOOD AT HOCKEY.
John Diefenbaker (Canadian Bill of Rights, July 1, 1960.)
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