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Hugo Black

In my view, far from deserving condemnation for their courageous reporting, the New York Times, the Washington Post and other newspapers should be commended for serving the purpose that the Founding Fathers saw so clearly.

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Hugo Black believes that newspapers like the New York Times and the Washington Post should be praised, not criticized, for their brave journalism. He argues that their work aligns with the important role the Founding Fathers intended for the press in a free society.

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