Quote for the day

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Whereas tyrannical and authoritarian governments and leaders throughout history have sought to undermine, censor, suppress, and control the press to advance their undemocratic goals and actions; and

Whereas the United States, including the long-held commitment to and constitutional protection of the free press in the United States, has stood as a shining example of democracy, self-government, and freedom for the world to emulate: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved that …

  1. The Senate affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people

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United States Senate

OK, not exactly brave in view of all the other misbehaviors toward which the Senate has contentedly turned a blind eye, but a nice rebuke that Trump will surely notice on the day that newspapers nationwide are condemning Trump’s relentless abuse of the press.

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