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Joe Biden: Let me be clear: Violent protests will not be tolerated, but peaceful protest is.

On the recordMarch 10, 2025
Let me be clear: Violent protests will not be tolerated, but peaceful protest is.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Biden distinguishes between violent and peaceful protests amid criticism of student activism.

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