Right to Express Opinion Quotes

We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongue, at our peril, risk and hazard.

In America we can say what we think, and even if we can't think, we can say it anyhow.

I'm as keen as the next person to preserve the right to free speech.

We should silence anyone who opposes the right to freedom of speech.

The 1st Amendment does not mandate that the press be accurate.

The right I claim is that of every human being to speak what he believes to be the truth to whomever he may meet on his way.

I have the right to speech and expression and I won't leave that.

To deny me the right to err is therefore to deny me the right to believe.

People have a right to be a Democrat. People have a right to be wrong. I know they're the same thing.

People should have the chance to say whatever they want, especially a guy like LeBron. He's huge, an icon. He should have an opinion if he wants to.

I have said what millions of people think and find. It is a travesty that I have to defend myself in court for this.

Here's what I've learned about Hillary Clinton: She will be criticized when she speaks; she will be criticized when she doesn't speak. And so I think she should speak her mind.

In my own case, the most inflammatory statements I have ever made are ones that I have written and remain willing to defend.

In America we don’t apologize for opinions, that’s why we have a 1st Amendment. If we can’t discuss even controversial opinions in the pages of our newspapers, where are we going to do it?

I don't want to create controversy; I just have an opinion on things, and there is nothing wrong with stating your opinion if you are asked. Everyone wants that right, and because you are famous doesn't mean you have less of a right.

People are entitled to say what they feel sometimes.

Whether you like Kanye or not, there has been a character assassination against this guy. You don't have to agree with everything he says, but you do have to defend his right to say it.

It is my birthright, it is my political right, it is my democratic right, it is my constitutional right... that I must open my mouth... my voice... I can raise my voice.

Being a bigot does not void your 1st Amendment rights.

I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.

Freedom of expression is freedom of information

Once you step foot on the Supreme Court steps, you lose your first-amendment rights. I don't see how, as an American citizen, you can't go to the Supreme Court steps and speak your mind or speak your piece peacefully.

The fact that we're protected under that Constitution in exercising the right of free speech, it's a wonderful thing. You've got to come from somewhere else to realize how valuable it is.

If you're not going to offend somebody you don't need the First Amendment.

In our Constitution, it is said that we have freedom of speech and freedom of expression. In my mind, unless that freedom is total, it is no freedom at all.