CNN is an American symbol of independent journalism and First Amendment free speech. My board and I are clear: CNN will remain completely independent from an editorial perspective.

We still have a First Amendment that protects your business and free speech.

The first amendment [guaranteeing free speech] is alive and well here in Herndon.

The idea that corporations have the same First Amendment protections of free speech as people is troubling. Corporations are not people. They don't attend our schools, get married and have children. They don't vote in our elections.

The Internet, as a First Amendment medium, hinges on free expression, and that means free advertising.

As to the media, they are protected by the First Amendment, as they should be.