"If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all."
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"Concentration of executive power, unless it's very temporary and for specific circumstances, let's say fighting world war two, it's an assault on democracy.“
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"In many respects, the United States is a great country. Freedom of speech is protected more than in any other country. It is also a very free society."
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