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Members of Knesset,
Last night, we commemorated the 9th of Adar.
About 2,000 years ago today, a conflict erupted between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai.
It became a violent conflict.
Until then, the conflict was constructive,
but then it turned into a destructive conflict, which led to the death of about 3,000 people.
In the Shulchan Aruch, this day was declared as a fast day.
I don't want us to give up on conflict. But, let's continue to argue...
Let's argue in this house. Let's have differences of opinion.
But, we mustn't ignore the way, the manner, the style, the language.
We should never let the argument between us become inappropriate.
We all come with a suitcase full of values, viewpoints, teachers who inspire us...
These things, verbal and written, guide our every step.