Publicity, discussion, and agitation are necessary to accomplish any work of lasting benefit.
Robert M. La Follette, Sr.Before the war is ended, the war party assumes the divine right to denounce and silence all opposition to war as unpatriotic and cowardly.
Robert M. La Follette, Sr.If there is no sufficient reason for war, the war party will make war on one pretext, then invent another.
Robert M. La Follette, Sr.The principle of free speech is no new doctrine born of the Constitution of the United States. It is a heritage of English-speaking peoples, which has been won by incalculable sacrifice, and which they must preserve so long as they hope to live as free men.
Robert M. La Follette, Sr.