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John Kerry: The stunning clarity of the First Amendment, that Congress shall make no law abridging basic freedoms, including free…

On the recordMay 5, 2009
The stunning clarity of the First Amendment, that Congress shall make no law abridging basic freedoms, including free speech and free press, should inform every action you take.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment in guiding legislative actions.

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