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The Committee has adopted the following principles:
MIT is an educational institution first and foremost.
MIT is an environment that encourages informed analysis and dialogue, the expression of multiple points of view, and the provision of educational forums and other opportunities for the exchange of information and diverse views on the world situation.
Freedom of expression is essential to the mission of a university. So is freedom from unreasonable and disruptive offense. We should avoid putting these essential elements of our university to a balancing test, and consider both the interests of individuals and the community as well as the right to freedom of expression.
MIT is an international community.
The education MIT provides and the research MIT produces are dependent on bringing together the best minds from around the world, regardless of nationality, religion or political views. We will continue to operate as an international community that, with significant collaborations around the world, is committed to producing global citizens.
All members of the MIT community are full members.
While fulfilling our responsibility to abide by the law, we will work to protect the rights and opportunities of all students, faculty and staff to pursue their academic, professional and research interests. We will continue to work diligently to keep our campus a welcoming, safe and supportive place to live, work and study. We will support those members of our community who are called to national service.
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