Earlier today, the university had been the scene of gathering protests as it came under criticism for giving Mr. Ahmadinejad a platform.
Before he turned the lectern over to Mr. Ahmadinejad, Mr. Bollinger said that he wanted to emphasize that “this is the right thing to do” to have him speak at the university, because of the American tradition of openness and free speech.
But addressing Mr. Ahmadinejad, he said, “You exhibit all the signs of a petty and cruel dictator.”
HOW EXCITING FOR THE STUDENTS TO GET A FIRST HAND LOOK. TO THOSE WHO PROTEST, REMEMBER, WE ARE A NATION BASED ON FREEDOM OF SPEECH...EVEN IF WE DO NOT AGREE. LET'S NOT FORGET THAT! KUDOS TO COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
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