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State Union Backs Al-Arian ( USF Professor )--``We don't want faculty to have anything to fear while pursuing their teaching and research,'' he said. ``That is precisely the reason we won't allow our campus to be paralyzed by fear before taking steps to minimize disruption and maximize safety.''

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Times photo: Stefanie Boyar] USF professor Sami Al-Arian, right, stands with his attorney, Robert McKee, at a news conference held in Tampa on Monday to announce he will fight his firing.

Al-Arian pledges to fight for job-- The USF professor said he would file a lawsuit if a union grievance fails. He would seek back pay and reinstatement.