I used the First Amendment to protect sources and to protect some journalists, and I felt very strongly about that, ... It was a serious criminal investigation, and I felt compelled to protect the sources of information and the journalists reporting the information.

The First Amendment is not a shield for illegal conduct by journalists, or journalists' sources.

The courts are using the First Amendment to attack religion, when they should be using it to protect religion.

I support the Second Amendment and believe strongly that families around the country have a right to protect themselves.

I don't think the First Amendment entitles journalists to take advantage of illegal activities.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.