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“Without an unfettered press, without liberty of speech, all of the outward forms and structures of free institutions are a sham, a pretense - the sheerest mockery. If the press is not free; if speech is not independent and untrammeled; if the mind is shackled or made impotent through fear, it makes no difference under what form of government you live, you are a subject and not a citizen.”

Quote by William Borah

Book:Bedrock: Views on Basic National Problems

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Bedrock: Views on Basic National Problems

This book delves into critical national problems, offering a variety of perspectives and analyses on these topics. more

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William Borah was a former United States Senator known for his strong political stance and foreign policy views. Born on June 29, 1865, and died on January 19, 1940, he was active in American politics for several decades. more

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