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Frank Murphy

Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion all have a double aspect - freedom of thought and freedom of action.

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Frank Murphy is saying that these freedoms involve both the ability to think independently and the ability to express those thoughts openly. This means people not only have the right to hold their own beliefs but also to act on and share them without interference.

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