Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
The greater dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well meaning but without understanding.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby references Justice Brandeis to discuss risks in regulatory approaches.

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