On the recordMarch 21, 1969
Any society that will not protect itself against such assault exhibits precious little respect for intellect, compared to which the issue of public order is very near to de minimis.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAny society that will not protect itself against such assault exhibits precious little respect for intellect, compared to which the issue of public order is very near to de minimis.
Statement on Campus Disorders.
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