Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
those who would trade a little liberty for a little safety will soon wind up with neither.
Said by
John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Carter references Franklin's warning about sacrificing liberty for safety in relation to the Patriot Act.

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