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Freedom of expression comes with responsibilities, especially when it comes with serious implications for peace.

Freedom of expression is very important.

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.

Freedom of expression is tested during times of anger and conflict and enables all opinions and outraged expressions of dissent that we may not want to hear. But even for this there have to be limits.

I believe in the freedom of expression, unequivocally - though, as I have written before, I wish more people would understand that freedom of expression is not freedom from consequence.

Protecting basic rights such as freedom of expression enhances social stability.

Well, one thing, you got to stand in a courtroom and listen to a judge sentencing you to 25 years in prison before you realize that freedom of expression can no longer be taken for granted.

War diminishes both civil and economic rights.

Freedom granted only when it is known beforehand that its effects will be beneficial is not freedom.

Freedom of ideas and communications is one of the things we are fighting for, and our enemies are fighting against.