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Surely the United States Senate is big enough to take self-criticism and self-appraisal.
Margaret Chase Smithverified·Declaration of Conscience (remarks in the United States Senate)·June 1, 1950
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The exercise of these rights should not cost one single American citizen his reputation or his right to a livelihood nor should he be in danger of losing his reputation or livelihood merely because he happens to know someone who holds unpopular beliefs.
Margaret Chase Smithverified·Declaration of Conscience (remarks in the United States Senate)·June 1, 1950
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As members of the minority party, we do not have the primary authority to formulate the policy of our government. But we do have the responsibility of rendering constructive criticism, of clarifying issues, of allaying fears by acting as responsible citizens.
Margaret Chase Smithverified·Declaration of Conscience (remarks in the United States Senate)·June 1, 1950