Nat Hentoff Quotes

I know the constitution in Oregon was passed in 1859. Free expression of opinion.

I want to regain my First Amendment rights.

Censorship is certainly not the answer to controversial material and is inconsistent with our most basic constitutional values.

The constitution of a country should not violate the constitutions of its citizens.

I try to do that in this book without preaching - to try to do as you just said that you really have to defend the First Amendment rights of everybody.

I feel like freedom of speech is one of the great things in this country and the freedom to do what you feel is right.

Many people don't understand how disciplined you have to be to play jazz... And that is really the idea of democracy - freedom within the Constitution or discipline. You don't just get out there and do anything you want.

The critical point is that the Constitution places the right of silence beyond the reach of government.

I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who will burn the Constitution and then wrap himself in the flag.

The First Amendment applies to rogues and scoundrels. You don't lose your First Amendment rights because of a sleazy personality, or even for having committed a crime. Felons in jail are protected by the First Amendment.

We had a responsibility to represent all people whose 1st Amendment rights were at risk

The 1st Amendment is about how we govern ourselves—not about how we titillate ourselves sexually.

Fear of serious injury alone cannot justify suppression of free speech and assembly.

The right to dissent is one of the great and cherished freedoms that we enjoy by reason of the excellent accident of our American births.

Incitement is a form of expression. How do we curb that without getting onto the slippery slope of curtailing all dissent and all troubling and contrarian speech?

The future of the Second Amendment depends on the free exercise of the First Amendment.

The American people must be assured that no federal agency can trample their First Amendment rights.

I expect each and every USDA employee to uphold their fellow Americans' First Amendment freedoms.

The First Amendment is first for a reason - it cannot be ignored by the D.C. City Council.

Freedom of choice and free speech without fear must be defended.

I'm a believer in the Constitution and in the First Amendment. Not just for raising money but also for freedom of speech.

The First Amendment is the First Amendment for a reason - our most cherished right. But it often creates muddy and uncomfortable situations, ones that are the source of great drama and national self-reflection.

I believe in the First Amendment.

Individuals have a right to freedom of speech.

I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag.