Adlai E. Stevenson II, (1900-1965) Governor of Illinois (1949-1953), U.S. presidential candidate (1952, 1956), U.N. Ambassador (1961-1965) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Adlai E. Stevenson II Quote “We in America today would limit our freedom of expression and of conscience. In the name of unity, they would impose a narrow conformity of ideas and opinion… Only a government which fights for civil liberties and equal rights for its own people can stand for freedom in the rest of the world.”Adlai E. Stevenson II ~ Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965) Governor of Illinois (1949-1953), U.S. presidential candidate (1952, 1956), U.N. Ambassador (1961-1965)14 February 1953 Government Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Adlai E. Stevenson II quote is found in these categories: Government quotes About Adlai E. Stevenson II Bio of Adlai E. Stevenson II Quotations by Adlai E. Stevenson II Books by/about Adlai E. Stevenson II Adlai E. Stevenson II videos Adlai E. Stevenson II on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Adlai E. Stevenson II