"The 5th Amendment is an old friend and a good friend. one of the great landmarks in men's struggle to be free of tyranny, to be decent and civilized."

Men, Friend, Old, Struggle

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"The 5th Amendment is an old friend and a good friend. one of the great landmarks in men's struggle to be free of tyranny, to be decent and civilized."

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"The critical point is that the Constitution places the right of silence beyond the reach of government."

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"At the constitutional level where we work, 90 percent of any decision is emotional. The rational part of us supplies the reasons for supporting our predilections."

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"We who have the final word can speak softly or angrily. We can seek to challenge and annoy, as we need not stay docile and quiet."

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