Assembly Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Freedom of conscience, of education, of speech, of assembly are among the very fundamentals of democracy and all of them would be nullified should freedom of the press ever be successfully challenged.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press freedom address, 1937
Fundamental democratic rights are interlinked; losing press freedom threatens all.
In simple terms: Press freedom protects other freedoms.
Key Takeaway
Defend a free press.
Themes
democracy
rights
press
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- Legislative debates
- media censorship
- public protests
Key Concepts
Civil liberties
government accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if the press were silenced?
- How can citizens safeguard press freedom?
A Different Perspective
Opposing forces may claim security concerns.
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