Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) share their thoughts on the importance of the First Amendment in advancing democracy. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) “[The First Amendment] enabled us to remain a free people, it enables us to engage in the rigorous debate that we have in this country, and to communicate with one another freely.” – Senator Angus King U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) “Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of all other freedoms.”– Senator Susan Collins