Article I.
Bill of Rights

Section 12.

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That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments, and any citizen may speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.

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That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.

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That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.

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That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.

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