President Michael Kotlikoff has officially rejected two controversial Student Assembly resolutions, delivering a swift response just days after their passage. Resolution 61 called for the university to terminate its partnership with the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, while Resolution 55 sought to ban campus platforms for individuals accused of war crimes, specifically referencing former Israeli minister Tzipi Livni. Kotlikoff characterized the measures as being fueled by political bias and stated that they fundamentally conflict with Cornell’s commitment to academic freedom and open inquiry. He specifically defended the university’s partnership with Technion, noting that severing such ties for political reasons would imperil the school’s research and public engagement. Regarding the guest speaker restrictions, the President argued that the resolution attempted to curtail freedom of speech on campus. He emphasized that exposure to controversial ideas is a key part of a university education and does not create a hostile environment. The rejection effectively halts both measures, leaving the Student Assembly to navigate mounting internal frustration over the efficacy of their recent legislative efforts. Do you stand with the student protestors, or did the president make the right call?