MAY 02, 2024. Remarks by President Biden on Recent Events on College Campuses

"We've all seen the images. And they put to the test two fundamental American principles.

"Excuse me. (Coughs.)

"The first is the right to free speech and for people to peacefully assemble and make their voices heard. The second is the rule of law. Both must be upheld.

"We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence people or squash dissent. The American people are heard. In fact, peaceful protest is in the best tradition of how Americans respond to consequential issues.

"But – but neither are we a lawless country. We are a civil society, and order must prevail."

Q Mr. President, have the protests forced you to reconsider any of the policies with regard to the region? THE PRESIDENT: No.

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BMcC signature seal stamp. Modelled on 18th century messenger's letter box in collection of Suntory Museum, Tokyo. Japanese write poems and prayers on slips of paper which they tie into knots like this shape although with longer legs. Prayers are often tied to branches of trees which can look like they are covered with snow. "Symbol of a symbol, image of an image, emerging from the destiny that is sinking into darkness...." (H. Broch, "The Sleepwalkers", p.648) Always remember. Add value. (This image created not later than 21 May 2003)

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