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In his speech, Vance decried the increasing reliance on censorship and the criminalization of free speech, particularly targeting policies in countries such as the UK, Germany, and Sweden. He pointed out that political dissenters—conservatives and populist voters alike—are being subjected to investigations, arrests, and prosecutions for expressing opinions on topics like migration, the Ukraine war, and reproductive rights. Astonishingly, individuals have even faced imprisonment or fines simply for social media posts or silent prayers outside clinics—highlighting a troubling crackdown on free expression.