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“I regard freedom of expression as the primary right without which one can not have a proper functioning democracy.” quote by Lord Hailsham — Download Open image

“I regard freedom of expression as the primary right without which one can not have a proper functioning democracy.”

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Abuse is the very hallmark of liberty.

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