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Danny Davis: “The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reads, 'Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reads, 'Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances.'
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment rights.

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