No one understands that the First Amendment is only important if you are going to offend somebody. If you're not going to… — Larry Flynt Copy Share Image
There is nothing as dangerous as an unembodied principle: no matter what blood flows, the principle comes first. The First Amendment absolutists… — Andrea Dworkin Copy Share Image
The Second Amendment reveals a profound principle of American government - the principle of civilian ascendency over the military. — William O. Douglas Copy Share Image
However, they ignore the fact that the First Amendment is intended to protect only against government sanctions for exercising free speech rights,… — Ed Koch Copy Share Image
This has not been a legislative process worthy of the Senate. Members of the Judiciary Committee, as I just said, were implored… — Russ Feingold Copy Share Image
When I think of civil liberties I think of the founding principles of the country. The freedoms that are in the First… — Tim Cook Copy Share Image
The First Amendment has erected a wall between church and state. That wall must be kept high and impregnable. We could not… — Hugo Black Copy Share Image
No one contends that the other Amendments that preserve rights of 'the people' -the First, Fourth, Ninth and Tenth-do not preserve individuals'… — Jed Babbin Copy Share Image
Thus these three amendments to the Constitution [13th, 14th, 15th] were ratified while the ten Southern states were under martial law, and… — Eustace Mullins Copy Share Image
Mr. Roosevelt, this is my principal request--it is almost the last request I shall ever make of anybody. Before you leave the… — Susan B. Anthony Copy Share Image
We shall some day be heeded, and when we shall have our amendment to the Constitution of the United States, everybody will… — Susan B. Anthony Copy Share Image
It is the fundamental right of every American, as guaranteed by the first amendment of the Constitution, to worship as he or… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
Militias, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves and include all men capable of bearing arms. [...] To preserve liberty… — Richard Henry Lee Copy Share Image
... I must say this concerning the great controversy over rifles and shotguns. The only thing I've ever said is that in… — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
As I have stood in the crosshairs of those who target Second Amendment freedoms, I've realized that firearms are not the only… — Charlton Heston Copy Share Image
Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? Is it feared, then, that we shall turn our arms each man gainst his… — Tench Coxe Copy Share Image
Government...may not be hostile to any religion or to the advocacy of no-religion; and it may not aid, foster, or promote one… — Abe Fortas Copy Share Image
We don't have an Official Secrets Act in the United States, as other countries do. Under the First Amendment, freedom of the… — Alan Dershowitz Copy Share Image
Our state has a balanced budget. We have to live within our means in the state of Wyoming. I was in the… — John Barrasso Copy Share Image
I have come to the conclusion that the 22nd Amendment [limiting the presidency to two terms] was a mistake. Shouldn't the people… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
I think it is appropriate that we pay tribute to this great constitutional principle which is enshrined in the First Amendment of… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
What bothers me most about today is that we're getting used 2 it. ENOUGH. 2nd amendment must go. Violence has 2 stop.… — Jay Mohr Copy Share Image
Having been a lobbyist myself you can't overstate how easy it is to get things done your way. It's a complicated policy… — Baroness Worthington Bryony Worthington Copy Share Image
I understand the Second Amendment. I respect the Second Amendment. I think we need to use common sense tools to keep the… — Eric Holder Copy Share Image
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, and software has been treated as a form of speech ever since. So if software… — Laura Sydell Copy Share Image
The Court is making the preposterous assumption that the People of the United States somehow silently redefined marriage in 1868 when they… — Ted Cruz Copy Share Image
The 14th Amendment is very questionable as to whether or not somebody can come over, have a baby and immediately that baby… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
The word Amendment itself is an encouraging thing, isn't it? Because an amendment, it tells of a system of government that allows… — Daniel Day-Lewis Copy Share Image
Lately the First Amendment has been interpreted to deny equal protection of the law to those who believe in God. The Constitution… — Jack Kemp Copy Share Image
The media has been very bad about informing us about what is going on. They focus on surface things. They do not… — Nat Hentoff Copy Share Image
And, finally, as a Republican, I believe it is important to keep our word and keep our covenant, and that is exactly… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
That the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights… — John Adams Copy Share Image
A lot of people in the adult population have a very limited idea as to why they are Americans, why we have… — Nat Hentoff Copy Share Image
Concerning First Amendment fetishism - A federal subsidy for a photo of a crucifix suspended in a jar of urine is fine,… — Don Feder Copy Share Image
All ideas having even the slightest redeeming social importance - unorthodox ideas, controversial ideas, even ideas hateful to the prevailing climate of… — William J. Brennan Copy Share Image
I do believe that supporting our First Amendment rights and supporting local law enforcement are not mutually exclusive. — Steve Clevenger Copy Share Image
My view is that we have the Second Amendment rights to bear arms, and in this country my view is that we… — Mitt Romney Copy Share Image
The First Amendment defends all forms of speech including hate speech, which is why groups like Ku Klux Klan are allowed to… — Salman Rushdie Copy Share Image
Today, I will vote in support of the Marriage Protection Amendment. I shall do so because like President Bush, I strongly believe… — Nick Lampson Copy Share Image
I know that some believe that voluntary prayer in schools should be restricted to a moment of silence. We already have the… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
![“The First Amendment has erected a wall between church and state. That wall must be kept high and impregnable. We could not approve the slightest breach. [Progressive]” quote by Hugo Black](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dd4/hugo-black-10272_amendments_the-first-amendment-has-erected-a-wall-b_2474628.jpg)
![“Thus these three amendments to the Constitution [13th, 14th, 15th] were ratified while the ten Southern states were under martial law, and "had no law at all." The Force Acts, the four Reconstruction Acts, and the Civil Rights Act were all passed by Congress while the Southern states were not…” quote by Eustace Mullins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/329/eustace-mullins-25201_amendments_thus-these-three-amendments-to-the-const_1842281.jpg)
![“Militias, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves and include all men capable of bearing arms. [...] To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.” quote by Richard Henry Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4cf/richard-henry-lee-32108_2-amendment_militias-when-properly-formed-are-in-fac_1843730.jpg)
![“I have come to the conclusion that the 22nd Amendment [limiting the presidency to two terms] was a mistake. Shouldn't the people have the right to vote for someone as many times as they want to vote for him?” quote by Ronald Reagan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/407/ronald-reagan-119_amendments_i-have-come-to-the-conclusion-that-the-2_2677065.jpg)
![“All ideas having even the slightest redeeming social importance - unorthodox ideas, controversial ideas, even ideas hateful to the prevailing climate of opinion, have the full protection of the guarantees [of the First Amendment].” quote by William J. Brennan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/553/william-j-brennan-15212_amendments_all-ideas-having-even-the-slightest-rede_3076253.jpg)
