“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordApril 8, 2019
Free societies don't punish words and thoughts. They punish deeds, and the reason for that is because words and thoughts can be countered by words and thoughts. That is why we have a First Amendment.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California
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Editor's note · Context

McClintock argues that free speech should not be suppressed, even if it's offensive.

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