Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 13, 2017
Speech that is protected in the civil population may nonetheless undermine the effectiveness of response to command.
Said by
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the limits of free speech in the military context.

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