Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Robert M. Lafollette, Sr. quotesRobert M. Lafollette, Sr. QuotesRobert M. Lafollette, Sr. Let no man think we can deny civil liberty to others and retain it for ourselves. When zealous agents of the Government arrest suspected “radicals” without warrant, hold them without prompt trial, deny them access to counsel and admission of bail....we have shorn the Bill of Rights of its sanctity...~ Robert M. Lafollette, Sr. The principle of free speech is no new doctrine born of the Constitution of the United States. It is a heritage of English-speaking peoples, which has been won by incalculable sacrifice, and which they must preserve so long as they hope to live as free men.~ Robert M. Lafollette, Sr. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print