Claim: George Washington once said, "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."
Fact-check: George Washington Said, 'If Freedom of Speech Is Taken Away, Then Dumb and Silent We May Be Led'?
Verdict: correct attribution
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Caroline Wazer
Date published: 2024-09-04T11:00:03