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On the recordNovember 25, 2025
There’s a reason the First Amendment — the freedom of speech — comes before all others.
Said by
Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell emphasizes the importance of free speech in the context of his lawsuit.

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