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Jim Jordan: “The right to exercise the First Amendment is there primarily so that citizens can criticize government and not be afraid…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2014
The right to exercise the First Amendment is there primarily so that citizens can criticize government and not be afraid of government harassing them
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Jordan emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment in protecting citizens from government harassment.

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