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Quote from Alexander Meiklejohn,


"Whatever the immediate gains and losses, the dangers to our safety arising from political suppression are always greater than the dangers to the safety resulting from political freedom. Suppression is always foolish. Freedom is always wise."


By:

Alexander Meiklejohn (more quotes by Alexander Meiklejohn or books by/about Alexander Meiklejohn)


(1872-1964)

Source:

Testimony, First Session, 84th Congress, 1955

Categories:

Congress, Politics, Safety, Wisdom

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