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The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.

A free press can, of course, be good or bad, but, most certainly without freedom, the press will never be anything but bad.

One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it.

Some of the press who speak loudly about the freedom of the press are themselves the enemies of freedom. Countless people dare not say a thing because they know it will be picked up and made a song of by the press. That limits freedom.

Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.

It should be clear by now that my focus here is not freedom of speech or the press. This freedom is all too often an exaggeration. At the very least, blind references to freedom of speech or the press serve as a distraction from the critical examination of other communications policies.

A free press is the cornerstone of democracy; there is no question about that.

Freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to the end of achieving a free society.

The liberty of the Press is the Palladium of all the civil, political and religious rights of an Englishman.

As Americans, we rightfully place tremendous value on having a free and independent press. Our role as journalists is to give voice to the voiceless, and hold our leaders and institutions accountable. But the circle is only completed when that information is consumed by a free-thinking and engaged audience.