Margaret Chase Smith

Women administer the home. They set the rules, enforce them, mete out justice for violations. Thus, like Congress, they legislate; like the…

— Margaret Chase Smith

I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans aren't…

— Margaret Chase Smith

The American people are sick and tired of being afraid to speak their minds lest they be politically smeared as 'Communists' or…

— Margaret Chase Smith

As long as there are big corporations, there will be big unions. The economic power of big business will be matched by…

— Margaret Chase Smith

I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and…

— Margaret Chase Smith

The Senate has been debased to the level of a forum of hate and character assassination sheltered by the shield of congressional…

— Margaret Chase Smith

“Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is…

— Margaret Chase Smith

Strength, the American way, is not manifested by threats of criminal prosecution or police state methods. Leadership is not manifested by coercion,…

— Margaret Chase Smith

I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political…

— Margaret Chase Smith

One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too…

— Margaret Chase Smith

“Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own…

— Margaret Chase Smith

Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves - not of the…

— Margaret Chase Smith

I think that it is high time that we remembered that we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution. I think…

— Margaret Chase Smith

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

— Margaret Chase Smith

Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

— Margaret Chase Smith

The right to criticize: the right to hold unpopular beliefs; the right to protest; the right of independent thought. The exercise of…

— Margaret Chase Smith

I believe that in our constant search for security we can never gain any peace of mind until we secure our own…

— Margaret Chase Smith

Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods

— Margaret Chase Smith

We are Republicans. But we are Americans first. It is as Americans that we express our concern with the growing confusion that…

— Margaret Chase Smith

And this I do believe above all, especially in times of greater discouragement, that I must BELIEVE-that I must believe in my…

— Margaret Chase Smith

The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test…

— Margaret Chase Smith

Freedom unexercised may become freedom forfeited.

— Margaret Chase Smith

Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and…

— Margaret Chase Smith

Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism, are all too frequently those who . . . ignore some of the…

— Margaret Chase Smith

My basic rule is to speak slowly and simply so that my audience has an opportunity to follow and think about what…

— Margaret Chase Smith