Defending Democracy: Helen Gahagan Douglas' Statement on the Mundt-Nixon Bill, 1950-08-29

Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0002

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In her statement on the Mundt-Nixon bill, Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses support for rooting out spies, traitors, and saboteurs, but emphasizes the importance of protecting the liberty of the American people. She criticizes the bill for infringing on liberty and weakening democracy. Douglas asserts that the fight for freedom must also be upheld domestically, not just in foreign conflicts. She vows to oppose measures that threaten the rights and privileges of American citizens and advocates for legislation that protects both security and freedom.