Political Quotes

On the recordJune 6, 2012
Opposition to the government is not criminal behavior. Exercise of free speech is not criminal behavior.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin asserts that opposing the government and free speech should not be criminalized.

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