John Howard Lawson

John Howard Lawson (September 25, 1894 – August 11, 1977) was an American playwright and screenwriter. A communist, he is remembered as one of the "Hollywood Ten", who were blacklisted for refusing to give testimony to the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

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"I am not on trial here, Mr. Chairman. This committee is on trial here before the American people. Let us get that straight."

- John Howard Lawson

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"You believe in freedom of speech for communists because what they say is true. You do not believe in freedom of speech for fascists because what they say is a lie."

- John Howard Lawson

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