Quote by Floyd Abrams

So sometimes the facts are good and sometimes the facts are bad, the important thing from the point of view of a principle as broad and important as freedom of speech is that the courts articulate and set forth in a very protective way what those principles are.

So sometimes the facts are good and sometimes the facts are

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In this quote, the speaker highlights the importance of freedom of speech and the role of courts in upholding and defining its principles. The speaker acknowledges that facts can vary, some being positive while others negative. However, regardless of the nature of the facts, the speaker asserts that it is crucial for the courts to intricately articulate and establish these principles in a protective manner. This emphasizes the necessity of safeguarding freedom of speech and ensuring its broad application in society, irrespective of the content or nature of the speech.

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