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“Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime.”

Quote by Potter Stewart

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Potter Stewart was a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born on January 23, 1915, and passing away on December 7, 1985, Justice Stewart is renowned for his contributions to the First Amendment and constitutional interpretation. more

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