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Authoritative Interpretations Of The First Amendment Guarantees Have Consistently Refused To Recognize An Exception For Any Test Of Truth Whether Administered By Judges, Juries, Or Administrative Officials And Especially One That Puts The Burden Of Proving Truth On The Speaker.
-William J. Brennan
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Authoritative Interpretations Of The First Amendment Guarantees

William J. Brennan
Authoritative Interpretations Of The First Amendment Guarantees Have Consistently Refused To Recognize An Exception For Any Test Of Truth Whether Administered By Judges, Juries, Or Administrative Officials And Especially One That Puts The Burden Of Proving Truth On The Speaker.
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