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A. J. Liebling

Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.

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This means that only people or groups who control newspapers or media outlets truly have the power to express their views freely. In other words, having the right to free speech depends on owning the platform to share your ideas, not just the legal right itself.

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