In his remarks, Biden falsely claimed - without citing a single instance of pro-Palestine demonstrators instigating violence - that the pro-Palestine protests have been violent and threatened the safety of their communities.
The speech was, in essence, a veiled threat against protesters who have opposed Biden's policies toward Gaza - both those who have set up encampments on university campuses and those who have used increasingly disruptive tactics.
Biden emphasized, 'We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence people or squash dissent. The American people are heard... peaceful protest is in the best tradition of how Americans respond to consequential issues.'
Regarding dissent, Biden highlighted, 'Dissent is essential to democracy. But dissent must never lead to disorder or to denying the rights of others so students can finish the semester and their college education.'
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