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“Freedom unexercised may be freedom forfeited. The preservation of freedom is in the hands of the people themselves - not of the government.”

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Margaret Chase Smith

Margaret Chase Smith was a distinguished American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Maine. Born on December 14, 1897, she was the first woman to serve in both houses of the Maine state legislature and the first woman to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate. Known for her conservative views and her stance against McCarthyism, Smith passed away on May 29, 1995. more

“I am running against no one. I'd like to be President. I think my experience and my record are greater than any other candidate or any other of the unannounced candidates. It's a real challenge, and that's one of the paramount things. When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.”

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Author:Margaret Chase Smith

“I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans aren't that desperate for victory.”

People Believe Political Interest Party Victory Republican Don't Believe Desperate Exploitation Political Parties National Interests

Author:Margaret Chase Smith

“I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. I speak as simply as possible because the issue is too great to be obscured by eloquence. I speak simply and briefly in the hope that my words will be taken to heart.”

Heart Done Political Speak Issues Taken Too Much Harm Selfish Bitterness Eloquence Irresponsible Opportunism

Author:Margaret Chase Smith

“I think that it is high time that we remembered that we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution. I think that it is high time that we remembered that the Constitution, as amended, speaks not only of the freedom of speech but also of trial by jury instead of trial by accusation.”

Thinking Speak Speech Constitution Trials Remembered Freedom Of Speech Jury Accusation Trial By Jury

Author:Margaret Chase Smith