Political Quotes

On the recordApril 23, 2024
When they shout down and physically threatened with intimidation and threats of violence the other side, that is not a peaceful expression.
Said by
Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson defines the limits of free speech in the context of campus protests.

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