William E. Borah Quotes on Press Freedom – The Truth About Democracy Revealed!

„Without an unfettered press, without liberty of speech, all of the outward forms and structures of free institutions are a sham, a pretense — the sheerest mockery. If the press is not free; if speech is not independent and untrammeled; if the mind is shackled or made impotent through fear, it makes no difference under what form of government you live, you are a subject and not a citizen“

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William Edgar Borah was an American politician and Senator from Idaho, known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and civil liberties.

This quote highlights the fundamental importance of a free press and free speech for the existence of true democracy and citizenship rights.


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Quotation by William E. Borah on the importance of a free press and liberty of speech in democracy

William Edgar Borah (1865–1940) was a US politician who served as a Senator from Idaho from 1907 until his death. Known as the "Lion of Idaho", he was famous for his eloquence and staunch defense of civil liberties, particularly freedom of speech and an unfettered press.

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