U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate Floor about the importance of free speech in America.
“A totalitarian regime’s greatest ally is darkness and silence. Keeping a people in the dark is the surest way to guarantee they never demand their God-given rights. Because just a trickle of information, just a hint of truth, a small offering of differing perspectives, and a touch of freedom of expression helped lead to the Soviet Union’s demise. Free people become and stay free through open dialogue because of the free-exchange of information and ideas, even ones we disagree with, because of patience with perspectives that are not our own. Because we study our history and celebrate its highs and learn from its lows.
“Beginning today, I will be regularly recognizing notable pieces of Indiana’s history. It may be through a floor speech, or a resolution, or a social media post. The purpose here will be to celebrate and better understand my state’s part of America’s story, and to remember the Hoosiers who, through and because of freedom of action, speech, and expression, wrote that,” said Senator Young.
