About Quote by Floyd Abrams
“Were this not Texas, were there not a state where there were no protections at all and where the law was clear on that, I think CBS and Mary Mapes and Dan Rather and all of us had a very good chance of winning. So this is an ongoing battle about an issue of principle.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Testimony before U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, 1993
The speaker argues that without state protections, the legal system is clear, giving a strong chance of success in a principle‑driven battle.
In simple terms: Lack of protections makes the law clear, offering a good chance to win on principle.
Key Takeaway
Leverage clear legal grounds to fight for principle.
Themes
law
principle
politics
media
justice
Mood
determined
serious
Type
political
legal
When to use this quote
- court cases
- media investigations
- legislative hearings
- civil rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Constitutional law
first amendment
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media influence legal battles?
- What safeguards protect principle‑driven cases?
A Different Perspective
Even with clear law, political pressure can undermine outcomes.
