“In Germany, under the law, everything is prohibited, except that which is permitted. In France, under the law, everything is permitted, except that which is prohibited. In the Soviet Union, under the law, everything is prohibited, including that which is permitted. And in Italy, under the law, everything is permitted, especially that which is prohibited.”
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Newton N. Minow
Newton N. Minow, born on January 17, 1926, served as the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. He has had a profound impact on the field of communications, advocating for the balance between media regulation and public interest. more
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