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Linda McMahon: “Schools should be returned to centers of learning and debate…”

Featuring: Linda McMahon, Republican | Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education | National

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Secretary of Education: Linda McMahon | Sage Steele Show | EP 75

Published | Video Starts at 31:03

We, however, not in any way limiting First Amendment rights. I mean, I think that all students should have the right to protest peacefully. There should be open debate on campus. Schools should be returned to centers of learning and debate and discussion. But if they want to protest, there are times and places and ways to do it. You cannot impact the safety or welfare or the ability to study or have freedom on campus for all students by doing what you're doing. (31:03–31:09)

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Asserts that schools should focus on learning, debate, and discussion.

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