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David Cicilline: “We don't allow prior restraint in this country of the press. It should not be--”

On the recordJune 29, 2021
We don't allow prior restraint in this country of the press. It should not be--
Said by
David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline emphasizes the importance of press freedom and opposing prior restraint.

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