The First Amendment, I really believe, is our pressure release valve as a country to speak your mind.
Eric Schmitt: “The First Amendment, I really believe, is our pressure release valve as a country to speak your mind.”
On the recordFebruary 14, 2023
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Schmitt emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment for free expression.
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