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Jared Golden: “The implication that simply showcasing Israel's history and…”

Featuring: Jared Golden, Democratic | U.S. House, Maine's 2nd Congressional District

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Rep Grothman | Education & Workforce Hearing | June 26

Published | Video Starts at 02:25

So somebody didn't like an impartial analysis of the situation and all of a sudden your First Amendment is out the door. The display included a book promoting coexistence and reconciliation and included both Palestinian and Israeli flags. The implication that simply showcasing Israel's history and geography is divisive suggests that the college may inadvertently be endorsing the idea that Israel's very existence is offensive. as an academic institution. They should be upholding the principles of academic freedom and allow for the presentation of factual educational content, even if it faces objections. (02:25–02:39)

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Asserts that the college's actions may suggest that Israel's existence is considered offensive.

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