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Abe Fortas — Part 2
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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."
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