I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I move amendment No. 12: In page 11, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: “(g) to preserve and promote the principles of academic freedom.”.

I rehearsed all the arguments in the earlier amendments, so I do not choose to say anything further on it.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

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I want to speak to sections 2 and 3.

I do not.