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The Right to Free Speech is A Cornerstone of American Democracy

Floor Speech

Date: July 18, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, since the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, the right to free speech has been the cornerstone of American democracy.

Sadly, we have seen deliberate and malicious attempts by President Biden and his administration to censor and silence this unalienable right.

Under the guise of public health, the Biden administration has attempted to use the Oval Office as a bully pulpit to punish those who share beliefs that the President disagrees with and news that he doesn't like.

The Federal Government should never punish Americans for using First Amendment rights, and the decision by a U.S. district judge to limit the Biden administration's contact with social media companies is a positive first step toward correcting these wrongs.

My constituents who have been censored deserve accountability, and it is time for the Biden administration to fully admit to the actions that were taken to stifle free speech.

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