The First Amendment is important. The First Amendment is value. So we do have to be cautious about suggesting that anytime somebody says something, you know, we shut them down. But let me say this, that doesn't mean that you go around insulting people.
Obama emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment while cautioning against insulting others, interpreted as a response to Donald Trump.
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There’s no doubt that we are going through a period right now of disruption, polarization.
It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.
It fortifies you to say that, yes, this has been part of the journey that we’re on.
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