In the interest of domestic tranquility, let us hope that the Chief Justice's words are embraced by Newt Gingrich ("The Second Amendment is in defense of freedom from the State"), the Cato Institute ("Second Amendment protections are not for the state but for each individual against the state"), and others who are viewed as the intellectual leaders of the modern Conservative movement.
In its second time around, the Conservative majority in the upper chamber refused to allow amendments, and actively fought in defense of the bill.
Judging by what Thune said in defense of his amendment, he'd clearly feel safer if everyone in the Capitol could carry a gun.
Sen. John Conness of California rose in defense of the Amendment.
Proud to kneel in defense of 1st Amendment.
The document states that you should "save your confederate money, it appears the South is about to rise up once again", all this in defense of Tenth Amendment rights.
spoke in defense of his amendment, saying, "The great Abraham Lincoln was asked how long a man's legs should be, and he famously answered, 'Long enough to reach from the body to the ground.' If you asked a major airline today how long should a man's legs be, they'd say, 'Short enough to miss the tray table.' That's not a way to fly".
Crusading against the witch hunt conducted by the House Un-American Activities Committee, he flew to Washington along with colleagues from the movie business to testify in defense of the First Amendment, but later rescinded his support when he discovered that several of his fellow protesters had in fact been affiliated with the Communist Party.
I commend Judge Phillips, Alex Nicholson and the Log Cabin Republicans for their firm stance in defense of the First Amendment and their unwavering support of our national security.
Plus I was really stoked to have some kind of connection and contribution to Larry Flynt's mag with all the legal shit he had gone through in defense of the 1st Amendment.
