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Rick Scott: “These universities can do whatever they want. Don't just…”

Featuring: Rick Scott, Republican | U.S. Senate, Florida

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Published | Video Starts at 07:14

Do you think there is any conflict in that position in saying that Yale should lose funding over this. Well, first off, first off, These universities can do whatever they want. Don't just don't come to the federal government and ask taxpayers from Florida to fund them. Why are we funding Yale? Why, why are we funding these places if they. I believe in the First Amendment. I believe everybody has a right to do these things. (07:14–07:21)

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Asserts that universities should not seek federal funding if they engage in certain activities.

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