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Barry Goldwater: “I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2020
I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.
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Barry Goldwater
California
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Goldwater's quote reflects his views on extremism and moderation in politics.

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