Government censorship of speech with which it disagrees not only violates the First Amendment, but is antithetical to the American system, which posits that Americans are capable of determining for themselves what to believe. — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
Our nation was founded on the idea that protecting citizens' speech from the government would protect the people's right to govern themselves by preventing the government from controlling information and ideas. — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
It is deeply concerning to learn that Linda Thomas-Greenfield repeatedly praised autocratic China's aggressive and troubling expansion into Africa during a 2019 speech at… — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
As the former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, I dealt on a daily basis with China. — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
Local jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal law enforcement jeopardize the safety of American communities and put our officers at greater risk of… — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
The Democrats have a plan, their plan is to humiliate and embarrass the Republican voters that supported President Trump. — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
The Trump Administration kept its promise to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, the eternal and indivisible capital of the Jewish State of Israel,… — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
Telephone companies do not shut off your phone line based on what political views you express during calls. The same logic should apply today… — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
The model of the Abraham Accords between Israel and the Arab world serves as a powerful reminder that diplomacy is not an end itself,… — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
I was fortunate to benefit from Secretary Shultz's advice and counsel when I served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan. — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
As the U.S. ambassador to Japan, I saw firsthand how oppressive regimes in North Korea, Russia, and China attempted to erase history; it's part… — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
We became energy independent under President Trump. It is strong for our economy, strong for our national security. — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
The United States cannot fall victim again to Tehran's blackmail, bribery, and extortion by giving into its demands for sanctions relief. — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
The United States must continue efforts to lead the world in holding accountable the Chinese Communist Party for all of its predatory and threatening… — Bill Hagerty Copy Share Image
