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“Freedom to publish means freedom for all and not for some. Freedom to publish is guaranteed by the constitution but freedom to continue to prevent others from publishing is not.” quote by Hugo Black — Download Open image

“Freedom to publish means freedom for all and not for some. Freedom to publish is guaranteed by the constitution but freedom to continue to prevent others from publishing is not.”

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The flagrant disregard in the courtroom of elementary standards of proper conduct should not and cannot be tolerated.

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A union of government and religion tends to destroy government and to degrade religion.

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The public welfare demands that constitutional cases must be decided according to the terms of the Constitution itself, and not according to judges views…

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The Founding Fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to bare the secrets of government and inform the people.

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Freedom of speech means that you shall not do something to people either for the views they have, or the views they express, or…

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Words uttered under coercion are proof of loyalty to nothing but self-interest. Love of country must spring from willing hearts and free minds.

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In my view, far from deserving condemnation for their courageous reporting, the New York Times, the Washington Post and other newspapers should be commended…

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Loyalty must arise spontaneously from the hearts of people who love their country and respect their government.

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