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First Amendment Quotes By Dennis Kucinich: First off, I never favored a constitutional amendment

First off, I never favored a constitutional amendment to criminalize abortion or to overturn Roe v. Wade. — Dennis Kucinich

First Amendment Quotes By Larry Flynt: If you're not going to offend somebody you

If you're not going to offend somebody you don't need the First Amendment. — Larry Flynt

First Amendment Quotes By Naomi Wolf: The First Amendment was designed to allow for

The First Amendment was designed to allow for disruption of business as usual. It is not a quiet and subdued amendment or right. — Naomi Wolf

First Amendment Quotes By John Kenneth Galbraith: Under the privilege of the First Amendment many,

Under the privilege of the First Amendment many, many ridiculous things are said. — John Kenneth Galbraith

First Amendment Quotes By Laura Schlessinger: I want to regain my First Amendment rights.

I want to regain my First Amendment rights. — Laura Schlessinger

First Amendment Quotes By Ernest Istook: The courts are using the First Amendment to

The courts are using the First Amendment to attack religion, when they should be using it to protect religion. — Ernest Istook

First Amendment Quotes By Anonymous: The next great First Amendment battleground is just

The next great First Amendment battleground is just six inches high. It is a license plate bearing the Confederate flag. — Anonymous

First Amendment Quotes By Bryan Fischer: The First Amendment was written by the Founders

The First Amendment was written by the Founders to protect the free exercise of Christianity. — Bryan Fischer

First Amendment Quotes By John Yoo: First Amendment speech and press rights may also

First Amendment speech and press rights may also be subordinated to the overriding need to wage war successfully. — John Yoo

First Amendment Quotes By Christine O'Donnell: You're telling me that the separation of church

You're telling me that the separation of church and state is found in the First Amendment? — Christine O'Donnell

First Amendment Quotes By Trey Gowdy: The notion that the First Amendment has no

The notion that the First Amendment has no limitations whatsoever is balderdash. — Trey Gowdy

First Amendment Quotes By Jerry Holkins: It is a very odd sort of Patriot

It is a very odd sort of Patriot that would destroy the First Amendment to protect the Second. — Jerry Holkins

First Amendment Quotes By Samuel Alito: The First Amendment, I think, is the jewel

The First Amendment, I think, is the jewel of our Constitution. — Samuel Alito

First Amendment Quotes By Lowell P. Weicker Jr.: That wall, embodied in the First Amendment, is

That wall, embodied in the First Amendment, is perhaps America's most important contribution to political progress on this planet. — Lowell P. Weicker Jr.

First Amendment Quotes By P. J. O'Rourke: The First Amendment only says 'Congress shall make

The First Amendment only says 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.' It can disrespect all it wants. — P. J. O'Rourke

First Amendment Quotes By James E. Rogers: You may not be aware of a recent

You may not be aware of a recent survey that showed that if the First Amendment were put to a popular vote today, it would fail by a 60% to 40% vote. — James E. Rogers

First Amendment Quotes By Rand Paul: The First Amendment says keep government out of

The First Amendment says keep government out of religion. It doesn't say keep religion out of government. — Rand Paul

First Amendment Quotes By Roy Barnes: The First Amendment rejects red tape, cover-up and

The First Amendment rejects red tape, cover-up and double-speak. — Roy Barnes

First Amendment Quotes By Rush Limbaugh: The way liberals are interpreting the First Amendment

The way liberals are interpreting the First Amendment today is that it prevents anyone who is religious from being in government. — Rush Limbaugh

First Amendment Quotes By Rush Limbaugh: The First Amendment doesn't give anybody the right

The First Amendment doesn't give anybody the right to be heard. People don't have to listen to you. — Rush Limbaugh

First Amendment Quotes By Henry Rollins: I'm not interested in censorship. I like the

I'm not interested in censorship. I like the First Amendment very much. — Henry Rollins

First Amendment Quotes By Julian Bond: Any time someone carries a picket sign in

Any time someone carries a picket sign in front of the White House, that is the First Amendment in action. — Julian Bond

First Amendment Quotes By Jerry Falwell: The First Amendment is not without limits.

The First Amendment is not without limits. — Jerry Falwell

First Amendment Quotes By Henry Louis Gates: If America has a civic religion, the First

If America has a civic religion, the First Amendment is its central article of faith. — Henry Louis Gates

First Amendment Quotes By Larry Flynt: Privacy is not explicitly spelled out in the

Privacy is not explicitly spelled out in the Constitution as freedom of speech is in the First Amendment. — Larry Flynt

First Amendment Quotes By Al Goldstein: I'm a crusader. I really believe in the

I'm a crusader. I really believe in the First Amendment, and I use it fully, and I pay a price for that. — Al Goldstein

First Amendment Quotes By Pat Swindall: The net effect of the distortion of the

The net effect of the distortion of the First Amendment is to require that wherever the state is, religion must be excluded. — Pat Swindall

First Amendment Quotes By Ann Coulter: The spirit of the First Amendment has been

The spirit of the First Amendment has been effectively repealed for conservative speech by a censorious, accusatory mob. — Ann Coulter

First Amendment Quotes By Mitch McConnell: I'm really proud of this Supreme Court and

I'm really proud of this Supreme Court and the way they've been dealing with the issue of First Amendment political speech. — Mitch McConnell

First Amendment Quotes By Christine O'Donnell: That's in the First Amendment?

That's in the First Amendment? — Christine O'Donnell

First Amendment Quotes By George Will: The First Amendment ... begins with the five

The First Amendment ... begins with the five loveliest words in the English language: 'Congress shall make no law'. — George Will

First Amendment Quotes By Sandra Day O'Connor: (W)e do not count heads before enforcing the

(W)e do not count heads before enforcing the First Amendment. — Sandra Day O'Connor

First Amendment Quotes By A.E. Samaan: It's freedom of speech, not freedom from consequences

It's freedom of speech, not freedom from consequences and/or ridicule. — A.E. Samaan

First Amendment Quotes By Ron Paul: Banning guns because of their misuse is like

Banning guns because of their misuse is like banning the First Amendment because one might libel or slander. — Ron Paul

First Amendment Quotes By Tracey Ullman: An M.P. once suggested I be put in

An M.P. once suggested I be put in the Tower of London for saying derogatory things about the royals. There's no First Amendment in my country. — Tracey Ullman

First Amendment Quotes By Ron Paul: We don't have the freedom of speech to

We don't have the freedom of speech to talk about the weather. We have the first amendment so we can say some very controversial things. — Ron Paul

First Amendment Quotes By Arlen Specter: The First Amendment freedom of religion is as

The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written. — Arlen Specter

First Amendment Quotes By Rupert Murdoch: The press is the only institution that is

The press is the only institution that is truly accountable. The founding fathers put the First Amendment first for a reason. — Rupert Murdoch

First Amendment Quotes By James Lankford: The First Amendment is first for a reason

The First Amendment is first for a reason - it cannot be ignored by the D.C. City Council. — James Lankford

First Amendment Quotes By Julian Bond: The First Amendment means everything to me.

The First Amendment means everything to me. — Julian Bond

First Amendment Quotes By Stanley Elkin: But it's hard to talk about art. Maybe

But it's hard to talk about art. Maybe there should be a law against it, some First Amendment gag order like crying fire in a crowded theater. — Stanley Elkin

First Amendment Quotes By Lindsey Graham: Is any blogger out there saying anything -

Is any blogger out there saying anything - do they deserve First Amendment protection? These are the issues of our times. — Lindsey Graham

First Amendment Quotes By Anthony Foxx: No one respects the First Amendment more than

No one respects the First Amendment more than I do. People have a right to express their concerns and their hopes and dreams to their government. — Anthony Foxx

First Amendment Quotes By William O. Douglas: The dominant purpose of the First Amendment was

The dominant purpose of the First Amendment was to prohibit the widespread practice of government suppression of embarrassing information. — William O. Douglas

First Amendment Quotes By Rush Limbaugh: You know why there's a Second Amendment? In

You know why there's a Second Amendment? In case the government fails to follow the first one. — Rush Limbaugh

First Amendment Quotes By Michelle Malkin: Tolerance is a one-way street in the Age

Tolerance is a one-way street in the Age of Obama. 'Choice' is in the eye (and iron fist) of the First Amendment usurper. — Michelle Malkin

First Amendment Quotes By Jerry Yang: The Internet, as a First Amendment medium, hinges

The Internet, as a First Amendment medium, hinges on free expression, and that means free advertising. — Jerry Yang

First Amendment Quotes By Hugo Black: An unconditional right to say what one pleases

An unconditional right to say what one pleases about public affairs is what I consider to be the minimum guarantee of the First Amendment. — Hugo Black

First Amendment Quotes By Noam Chomsky: The government argues that First Amendment rights are

The government argues that First Amendment rights are outweighed by the need to prosecute those who transmit classified information and documents. — Noam Chomsky

First Amendment Quotes By Thurgood Marshall: The First Amendment serves not only the needs

The First Amendment serves not only the needs of the polity but also those of the human spirit- a spirit that demands self-expression . — Thurgood Marshall

First Amendment Quotes By Hugo Black: I am for the First Amendment from the

I am for the First Amendment from the first word to the last. I believe it means what it says. — Hugo Black

First Amendment Quotes By Marshall Sylver: When you break an agreement in a relationship,

When you break an agreement in a relationship, you must offer an amendment first, or it is meaningless. — Marshall Sylver

First Amendment Quotes By Roy Moore: The point is that knowledge of God is

The point is that knowledge of God is not prohibited under the First Amendment. — Roy Moore

First Amendment Quotes By Michael Chabon: The First Amendment has the same role in

The First Amendment has the same role in my life as a citizen and a writer as the sun has in our ecosystem. — Michael Chabon

First Amendment Quotes By Frank Zappa: I have four children, and I want them

I have four children, and I want them to grow up in a country that has a working First Amendment. — Frank Zappa

First Amendment Quotes By Michael Nutter: I'm a big supporter of the Second Amendment.

I'm a big supporter of the Second Amendment. But I think I have a First Amendment right not to be shot. — Michael Nutter

First Amendment Quotes By Michelle Duggar: Amendment to live by-J.O.Y.Jesus first, Others second, Yourself

Amendment to live by-
J.O.Y.
Jesus first,
Others second,
Yourself last. — Michelle Duggar

First Amendment Quotes By Ira Glasser: The first exception [to the First Amendment] will

The first exception [to the First Amendment] will not be the last. — Ira Glasser

First Amendment Quotes By Rob Kampia: The first amendment protects free speech, but if

The first amendment protects free speech, but if you don't have freedom of thought, do you really have freedom of speech? — Rob Kampia

First Amendment Quotes By William O. Douglas: The First Amendment makes confidence in the common

The First Amendment makes confidence in the common sense of our people and in the maturity of their judgement the great postulate of our democracy. — William O. Douglas

First Amendment Quotes By E.B. White: I can only assume that your editorial writer

I can only assume that your editorial writer tripped over the First Amendment and thought it was the office cat. — E.B. White

First Amendment Quotes By Robert Bork: The First Amendment is about how we govern

The First Amendment is about how we govern ourselves - not about how we titillate ourselves sexually. — Robert Bork

First Amendment Quotes By L. Neil Smith: As to the media, they are protected by

As to the media, they are protected by the First Amendment, as they should be. — L. Neil Smith

First Amendment Quotes By Joseph Story: The First Amendment was not intended to withdraw

The First Amendment was not intended to withdraw the Christian religion as a whole from the protection of Congress. — Joseph Story

First Amendment Quotes By Anthony Lewis: The First Amendment is very important, but it's

The First Amendment is very important, but it's not everything. — Anthony Lewis

First Amendment Quotes By Nat Hentoff: I would bet there is no place in

I would bet there is no place in the United States where the First Amendment would survive intact. — Nat Hentoff

First Amendment Quotes By Aron Ra: The First Amendment contradicts the First Commandment.

The First Amendment contradicts the First Commandment. — Aron Ra

First Amendment Quotes By Walter F. Mondale: Today, the religion clauses of the First Amendment

Today, the religion clauses of the First Amendment do not need to be fixed; they need to be followed. — Walter F. Mondale

First Amendment Quotes By Jack Valenti: It is called the First Amendment ... Simple

It is called the First Amendment ... Simple words marching in seried ranks. Compact, concise. To the point. Clear and pure. It's freedom's music. — Jack Valenti

First Amendment Quotes By William Anthony Donohue: To the ACLU, the First Amendment speaks more

To the ACLU, the First Amendment speaks more directly to freedom from religion than it does to freedom of religion. — William Anthony Donohue

First Amendment Quotes By Seneca The Younger: The first step towards amendment is the recognition

The first step towards amendment is the recognition of error. — Seneca The Younger

First Amendment Quotes By Roy Moore: I must acknowledge God. It says so in

I must acknowledge God. It says so in the Constitution of Alabama. It says so in the First Amendment of the Constitution. — Roy Moore

First Amendment Quotes By John Perry Barlow: In Cyberspace, the First Amendment is a local

In Cyberspace, the First Amendment is a local ordinance. — John Perry Barlow

First Amendment Quotes By David Mamet: The first amendment ensures not that speech will

The first amendment ensures not that speech will be fair, but that it will be free. It cannot be both. — David Mamet

First Amendment Quotes By Carl Hiaasen: A well-regulated militia," Bode added, "like they talk

A well-regulated militia," Bode added, "like they talk about in the Second Amendment." "Oh," said Shiner. He hadn't read the first one yet. — Carl Hiaasen

First Amendment Quotes By Tom Smothers: They ought to put an amendment to the

They ought to put an amendment to the First Amendment that says there shall also be freedom of hearing. — Tom Smothers