The quote below comes from a 1950 speech given by Senator Margaret Chase Smith:

Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and acts, ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism.

Source: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/margaretchasesmithconscience.html

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The quote below comes from a 1950 speech given by Senator Margaret Chase Smith: 

Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism in making character assassinations are all too frequently those who, by our own words and acts, ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism. 

Source: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/margaretchasesmithconscience.html

anonymous · Answer

What was the purpose of Senator Smith's speech?

 to point out the threat represented by McCarthyism

 to justify voting for greater restrictions on immigration

 to criticize the president for vetoing the McCarran Act

 to argue for the repeal of the Espionage and Sedition Acts

anonymous · Answer

i think it is a

anonymous · Answer

@texaschic101

anonymous · Answer

@Hollywood_Undead

anonymous · Answer

i have no clue

texaschic101 · Answer

I agree...it had to do with McCarthy

texaschic101 · Answer

found this... http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Speeches_Smith_Declaration.htm

anonymous · Answer

alrighty thank you and thank you @Hollywood_Undead  for trying

texaschic101 · Answer

anytime :)

anonymous · Answer

@texaschic101 thats the  same place that i found it but wanted to double check it

texaschic101 · Answer

lol....confirmation is always good :)

anonymous · Answer

amen to that