The American people are sick and tired of being afraid to speak their minds lest they be politically smeared as 'Communists' or 'Fascists' by their o…

- Margaret Chase Smith

The right to criticize: the right to hold unpopular beliefs; the right to protest; the right of independent thought. The exercise of these rights sho…

- Margaret Chase Smith

As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

- Margaret Chase Smith

I think that it is high time that we remembered that we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution. I think that it is high time that we rememb…

- Margaret Chase Smith

My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nat…

- Margaret Chase Smith

Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

- Margaret Chase Smith

I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans a…

- Margaret Chase Smith

The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

- Margaret Chase Smith

I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.

- Margaret Chase Smith