“We understand that in an open and democratic and free society, you can...” — Eleanor Holmes Norton Quote

“We understand that in an open and democratic and free society, you cannot make yourself impenetrable, especially when there are more guns than there are people in the United States today.”

“As commissioner, I will attempt to see that no man is judged by the irrational criteria of race, religion, or national origin. And I assure you, I use the word 'man' in the generic sense, for I mean to see that the principle of nondiscrimination becomes a reality for women as well.”

“The only way of living in a free society is to feel that you have the right to say and do stuff.”

“The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.”

“In many respects, the United States is a great country. Freedom of speech is protected more than in any other country. It is also a very free society.”