The right to criticize: the right to hold unpopular beliefs; the right to protest; the right of independent thought. The exercise of these rights should not cost one single American citizen his reputation or his right to a livelihood... Otherwise… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism, are all too frequently those who . . . ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism-the right to criticize, the right to hold unpopular beliefs, the right to protest, the… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
Women administer the home. They set the rules, enforce them, mete out justice for violations. Thus, like Congress, they legislate; like the Executive, they… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans aren't that desperate… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
The American people are sick and tired of being afraid to speak their minds lest they be politically smeared as 'Communists' or 'Fascists' by… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
As long as there are big corporations, there will be big unions. The economic power of big business will be matched by the economic… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear. — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
The Senate has been debased to the level of a forum of hate and character assassination sheltered by the shield of congressional immunity. — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
“Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
Strength, the American way, is not manifested by threats of criminal prosecution or police state methods. Leadership is not manifested by coercion, even against… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. I… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
“Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and… — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves - not of the government. — Margaret Chase Smith Copy Share Image
