Civil liberties victories never stay won, but must be fought for over and over again. — Ira Glasser Copy Share Image
“Bill of Rights: (n.) official tally of how much our rights cost to keep.” — Sol Luckman Copy Share Image
Now that Bin Laden dead, can we get our civil liberties back? That George Bush stole with the Patriot Act? — Ras Kass Copy Share Image
Civil liberty can be established on no foundation of human reason which will not at the same time demonstrate the right of… — John Quincy Adams Copy Share Image
Obama behaves like a centrist who leans tentatively left on certain social programs but boldly right on military force and civil liberties. — David K. Shipler Copy Share Image
I am ... a realist. The magnitude of what one terms license or civil liberties or personal freedom has got to be… — Lee Kuan Yew Copy Share Image
That's when civil liberty suffers - when we think special times justify the diminution of civil liberties. And I'm not going to… — Alan Dershowitz Copy Share Image
Freedom of speech and civil liberties have been targeted and repressed in Hong Kong. — Michelle Steel Copy Share Image
Throughout his career, Bloomberg has repeatedly shown blatant disrespect for individual rights and civil liberties. The first thing that comes to mind… — Kat Timpf Copy Share Image
We cannot simply suspend or restrict civil liberties until the War on Terror is over, because the War on Terror is unlikely… — Gerald Bard Tjoflat Copy Share Image
Even though some in our government may claim that civil liberties must be compromised in order to protect the public, we must… — Lucille Roybal-Allard Copy Share Image
I believe, very strongly, that it is the responsible, adult, recreational, no apologies necessary, 'it just makes my music more fun,' recreational… — Rick Steves Copy Share Image
We followed the law, we follow our policies, we self-report, we identify problems, we fix them. And I think we do a… — Keith B. Alexander Copy Share Image
Society cannot exist unless a controlling power upon will and appetite be placed somewhere, and the less of it there is within,… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
In the 1880s, people all over the world looked to America for inspiration. Its very existence was proof that it was possible… — Harry Browne Copy Share Image
It's time to resist efforts of the American Civil Liberties Union who have conducted a religious lobotomy on this country, seeking to… — Cal Thomas Copy Share Image
Every person with a pulse has a responsibility to stand in solidarity with the Muslim community that is on the front lines… — Van Jones Copy Share Image
Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition to put moral chains upon their own appetites…in proportion as… — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
Patriotism threatens free speech with death. It is infuriated by thoughtful hesitation, constructive criticism of our leaders and pleas for peace. It… — Barbara Kingsolver Copy Share Image
“Americans now considered the danger of surveillance of greater concern than the danger of terrorism: Overall, 47% say their greater concern about… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
We should be active leaders in the fight for civil liberties which adequately reflect present social realities. Furthermore the left as a… — Joseph Muscat Copy Share Image
By international standards, many of the U.K.'s policies for civil society are exemplary. However, there are concerns about constraints on civil liberties… — Geoff Mulgan Copy Share Image
The civil liberties types who are fighting this issue have to fight it, owing to the nature of the laws, as a… — Tom Lehrer Copy Share Image
I am determined to try to rebuild and renew this country in ways that will build community and level the playing field.… — Carol Moseley Braun Copy Share Image
“Authorities this broad give the national security bureaucracy the power to scrutinize the personal lives of every law-abiding American. Allowing that to… — Ron Wyden Copy Share Image
“Gradual change is in principle, of course, a good idea, certainly in countries where a blatant disregard for civil liberties go hand… — John R. Bradley Copy Share Image
“Since 2001, the U.S. government has abandoned its role as a champion of human rights and has perpetrated terrible and illegal abuses… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
“We are afraid of what we will do to others, afraid of the rage that lies in wait somewhere deep in our… — Joshua Loth Liebman Copy Share Image
“Beyond the Nature of Truth (The Sonnet) Do you realize how serious the situation is, Are you aware of the lives ruined… — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
I'm just not sure I trust the federal government not to trample on civil liberties. — Tucker Carlson Copy Share Image
National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties. — Theresa May Copy Share Image
One of the most clearly marked trends for over twenty years has been the decline in civil liberties. — Charles A. Reich Copy Share Image
For a better society, some liberties need to be restricted and some shall be courageous to sacrifice themselves for equality. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“If you think human rights is a political matter, what you think does not matter.” — Abhijit Naskar Copy Share Image
I believe in civil liberties for homosexuals. I guess I'd have to say I'd draw the line at letting them teach in… — Jack Kemp Copy Share Image
Those who would give up their civil liberties for security deserve neither. — Larry Flynt Copy Share Image
Presidents who restrict civil liberties, even in wartime, are usually judged harshly for it. — David Greenberg Copy Share Image
Since I became chairman, I've tried to turn EFF into civil liberties and responsibilities. — Esther Dyson Copy Share Image
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. — James Madison Copy Share Image
The Cause of civil liberty must not be surrendered at the end of one, or even one hundred defeats. — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
