Its possible to shape a law that upholds our tradition as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The War on Drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think a basic principle of our Constitution is nobody above the law — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Every single American - gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender - every single American deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I will sign a universal health-care bill into law by the end of my first term as president that will cover every… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When states like Alabama and Arizona passed some of the harshest immigration laws in history, my Attorney General took them on in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The laws of our land are catching up to the fundamental truth that millions of Americans hold in our hearts: when all… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We can give our intelligence and law enforcement community the powers they need to track down and take out terrorists without undermining… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
At least Romney and McCain, they respect the rule of law. At least Romney and McCain, they understand their limitations. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
National legislation will prevent other states' flawed concealed-weapons laws from threatening the safety of Illinois residents, — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In Europe, where the terrorist threat is probably greatest at the moment, the amount of information-sharing that's been taking place, the effectiveness… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
[Fall of the Berlin Wall] is a reminder that the commitment of the United States, to Europe is enduring and it's rooted… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“The study of law can be disappointing at times, a matter of applying narrow rules and arcane procedure to an uncooperative reality;… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When you've got little kids, and you're tucking them in. When you open a door and they're in their pajamas and they're,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We're still fighting to make sure that basic anti-discrimination laws are enforced, not just at the federal level, by the way, but… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This Administration also puts forward a false choice between the liberties we cherish and the security we demand... That means no more… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As Americans, we can take enormous pride in the fact that courage has been inspired by our own struggle for freedom, by… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns in to universal, rather than religion-specific, values... it requires that their proposals be… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The Philippines made a lawful and peaceful effort to resolve their maritime claims with China using the tribunal established under the Law… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In dealing with those nations that break rules and laws, I believe that we must develop alternatives to violence that are tough… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I support ensuring that committed gay couples have the same rights and responsibilities afforded to any married couple in this country. I… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I am a fierce supporter of domestic-partnership and civil-union laws. I am not a supporter of gay marriage as it has been… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Everybody deserves fair treatment, equal treatment in the eyes of the law and the state. And that includes gays, lesbians, transgender persons.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The importance of making sure that the sense of accountability when, in fact, law enforcement is involved in a deadly shooting is… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I would say this, I'll go back to those black ladies I was talking about who love them some Barack and love… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We run everything to ground. If you see something, say something. Report your concerns to law enforcement. They will be looked at,… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I do have an obligation to make sure that I am following some of the rules. I can't simply ignore laws that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The law is a powerful thing but the law doesn't always change what's in people's hearts. And so all of us have… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I think one of the great things about the United States has been our ability to maintain a distinction between our military… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One of the challenges of a democratic government is making sure that even in the midst of emergencies and passions, we make… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Now, if you have or had one of these plans before the Affordable Care Act came into law and you really liked… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I want to make sure that as president of the United States that I'm not asserting in some way that my decisions… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
One of the things you discover about being president is that there are all these rules and norms and laws and you… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Guaranteed, full stop, nobody gets treated differently when it comes to the Justice Department, because nobody is above the law. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Understand, our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They've got a tough job to do… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So here's what I want you to know, and here's what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As opposed to getting into arguments about, well, these folks have been treated fairly so now we're going to be doing things that, very… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
What we've said to the girls is: 'If you guys ever decide that you're going to get a tattoo, then mommy and me will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
All of us take offense to anyone who reaps the rewards of living in America without taking on the responsibilities of living in America.… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The world is complicated and full of grays, but there's still truth there to be found. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I can say across Europe that many principles that have been taken for granted here around free speech, and around civil liberties and an… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I want to thank the Greek people publicly for their humanitarian response to the crisis of so many migrants and refugees seeking safety in… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
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