Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 13, 2022
It is crucial that Congress protect the rights of American citizens and civic groups to engage in lawful political protest from whatever political perspective without being subjected to ruinously expensive and meritless retaliatory litigation.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch emphasizes the need for federal anti-SLAPP laws to protect civic engagement.

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