I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!

Barry Goldwater

1964 Republican convention speech

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Defending freedom Threats to freedom Freedom Fighting for justice Justice

Speaker

Barry Goldwater

Source

1964 Republican convention speech Presidential convention speeches

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1964 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Politician

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United States

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Citation

Goldwater, Barry. Acceptance speech. Republican National Convention. July 1964, Cow Palace, Daly City, CA, USA.

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A little less conversation, a little more action please.

Elvis Presley

A Little Less Conversation

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Words vs. actions
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Elvis Presley
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A Little Less Conversation
Medium
Song
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Language
English
Time
1968 1960s 20th century
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Citation

Presley, Elvis. "A Little Less Conversation." Written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange. Almost in Love. RCA Records, 1968.

Another quote about Justice

Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.

James Madison

Federalist 51

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Political theory Justice Political progress Progress Government

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James Madison
Source
Federalist 51 The Federalist Papers
Medium
Essay
Genre
Political literature
Language
English
Time
1788 1780s 18th century
Era
American Revolutionary Period
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Original Citation

Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 51, The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments." New York Packet, 8 Feb. 1788.

Current Citation

Madison, James. "No. 51: How to maintain: make the parts check each other. Also, a federal system divides power further.--Madison (or Hamilton)." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.

Another quote from the following genre Political speech

I have here in my hand a list of 205... A list of names that were made known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping policy in the State Department.

Joseph McCarthy

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Red Scare Cold War Communism American politics
Speaker
Joseph McCarthy
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1950 1950s 20th century
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Citation

McCarthy, Joseph. "Enemies from Within." Republican's Women's Club meeting. 9 Feb. 1950, Wheeling, WV, USA. Speech.