You join me here and this fine old library on the campus of the university, chicago. Were about to see the first of ten films by Milton Friedman, an economist of international repute, winner of the nobel prize, one of the most controversial and stimulating of our time in the weeks that lie ahead is friedmans first Major Television series unfolds. The famous and influential men and women who will occupy those seats are going to a lot to say about friedmans view. The society in which we live today and his solutions for the ills of our time for thats what the series is about. Milton friedmans view the way we live now and where were headed now. Like some people here, you may be appalled by his ideas or like others, extremely enthusiastic about them, whichever way it goes. I think youll be fascinated by what Milton Friedman has to say. Its a gorgeous morning around the new york metropolitan area. Skies are sunny now that a volcano over the eastern end of long island, a toxic out there. But
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We dont like, that we hate actually. But we forget sometimes thatls free speech also allows us the great kind of expression that we can find in the yard ensignthatn everywhere. It is the height they can only be achieved when we are free to ask for any idea theme or subject. That is why we are so proud to be part of the virginia festivals both. Where else is there a better example for examples of the height that can be reached by virtue of having free speech where authors can work without any fear or pressure be ashamed. Todays program i think its going to be a lot of fun. I have a few housekeeping details before he and to be. First is the virginia festival of focus on, which is brought to you by the Virginia Foundation for humanitys. If you advance your cell phones and if youd like to tweet about this event, you can do so at hash tag be a book 2017. They have a read that every year and every year i have no idea what that means. [laughter] so please dont ask me how to dy it. We would li