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Illimitable Freedom

According to Sen. Spong, "Mr.
Jefferson once said concerning
his University, 'This institution
will be based on the illimitable
freedom of the human mind. For
here we are not afraid to follow
truth wherever it may lead, nor
tolerate any error so long as reason
is left free to combat it.' "

Sen. Spong then asked the unanimous
consent of the members
of the Senate to include President
Shannon's letter in the Congressional
Record "in light of the
recent disturbances on other campuses.
There was no objection
and the statement was printed as
it appeared in The Cavalier Daily
last Friday, May 3.