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Abe Fortas — Part 2

214 pages · May 12, 2026 · Document date: Oct 20, 1964 · Broad topic: Politics & Activism · Topic: Abe Fortas · 214 pages OCR'd
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™~ i \ WFO 161-2419 7) or ELN: cab vi Ld, 2 effect that comes from attacks made without impunity on the writings of aman. That affects others who write and do research. It is a most subtle and insidious thing. Any man, whether he be a Senator or whatnot, who causes free, decent people of this country to hold their punches in expression of free thought is doing great damage to this country." In a question period after the speech, Mr. FORTAS said he thought Congress should revise its rales to prevent attacks of the kind made by Senator MC“CARTHY. One such move, he suggested, might be to enable the Senate or House, by majority vote, to require a member to waive immunity when he attacks individuals. He added, however, that he was not certain that such a rule would be constitutional." 30
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