Freedom Quote by H.W. Brands
““you do not get what is the foundation of the very liberty that we breathe, that the people are entitled to have the facts, that the judgment of the government itself is subject to their opinion and to their control, and in order to exercise that, they are entitled to the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, Senator.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Testimony on Transparency, Senator, 1995
Citizens deserve full, unfiltered truth from government, and the right to judge and control based on that truth.
In simple terms: People need complete truth to hold government accountable.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and factual accountability.
Themes
truth
government
accountability
citizen rights
transparency
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- voting
- public hearings
- journalistic reporting
- civic education
Key Concepts
democratic theory
media ethics
political responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance transparency with national security?
- What mechanisms ensure truthfulness in government?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be politicized; complete transparency may be impractical.
