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In fact, I would defend to the death their right to express a different point of view
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"In fact, I would defend to the death their right to express a different point of view"

- Martin McGuinness

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This quote by Martin McGuinness speaks to the significance of flexibility of expression and the right to have a various opinion. It recommends that he is willing to go to great lengths to safeguard the right of others to express their views, even if they vary from his own. This is an effective declaration that talks to the importance of respecting the viewpoints of others, even if we don't agree with them. It likewise talks to the value of securing the right to free speech, which is an essential right in many nations. By defending the right of others to reveal a different point of view, McGuinness is promoting for a more tolerant and open society. He is also suggesting that it is possible to have a civil discourse even when opinions vary, and that it is possible to discover commonalities and understanding. Eventually, this quote talks to the significance of respecting the viewpoints of others and protecting the right to totally free speech.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Martin McGuinness somewhere between May 23, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Ireland. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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