We want to have markets that are self-policing through competition. The Internet community doesn't want the government coming in and regulating it. — William Barr Community Copy Share Image
When a nationwide injunction constrains a significant executive policy, the Justice Department has little choice but to seek emergency relief. — William Barr Choice Copy Share Image
I have long believed that the first duty of government is to protect the safety of our citizens. — William Barr Duty Copy Share Image
Black history is American history. You cannot tell one story without telling the other. — William Barr Copy Share Image
No society can exist without some means for restraining individual rapacity. — William Barr Copy Share Image
From the Founding Era onward, there was strong consensus about the centrality of religious liberty in the United States. — William Barr Copy Share Image
When a federal court issues an order against enforcement of a government policy, the ruling traditionally applies only to the plaintiff in… — William Barr Copy Share Image
I think that Roe v. Wade will ultimately be overturned. I think it'll fall of its own weight. It does not have… — William Barr Copy Share Image
Police officers must act quickly to seize wrongdoers and obtain evidence while protecting themselves and bystanders. It is easy to second-guess their… — William Barr Copy Share Image
The consensus for a strong, independent Executive arose from the Framers' experience in the Revolution and under the Articles of Confederation. They… — William Barr Articles of confederation Copy Share Image
While the FBI carries out investigative work, the responsibility for supervising, directing and ultimately determining the resolution of investigations is solely the… — William Barr Copy Share Image
Men are subject to powerful passions and appetites, and, if unrestrained, are capable of ruthlessly riding roughshod over their neighbors and the… — William Barr Community Copy Share Image
A key initiative that was launched was Project Triggerlock, which targeted for federal prosecution violent felons who illegally possessed guns. It used… — William Barr Amendment Copy Share Image
We know that the American people are only safe because our law enforcement officers face danger. We can only rest easy because… — William Barr Copy Share Image
The Marshals were founded when our nation was founded and from the earliest period, one of their key tasks has been apprehension.… — William Barr Country Copy Share Image
In my view, the government has ample justification to inquire about citizenship status on the census and could plainly provide rationales for… — William Barr Court Copy Share Image
I have long believed that there is no finer group than those who serve in the Department of Justice. — William Barr Copy Share Image
All first responders do noble work, and all of them deserve our respect and our appreciation. — William Barr Appreciation Copy Share Image
Presidential powers are not exercised by a body or group. The Constitution vests 'all executive power' in one and only one person… — William Barr Body Copy Share Image
The value of an aware is inextricably linked to the character of the organization presenting it. — William Barr Copy Share Image
It is entirely reasonable to want to know how many citizens and non-citizens there are in the United States. — William Barr Copy Share Image
The Medal of Valor is this nation's highest and most prestigious award for public safety officers. — William Barr Copy Share Image
Like a physical body, a body politic must have an immune system that resists anti-Semitism and other forums of hatred. — William Barr Anti semitism Copy Share Image
Law enforcement officers do heroic work every day in this country. And at the Department of Justice, we honor every single officer… — William Barr Copy Share Image
The first Black Migration to this country was forced migration. It was the Middle Passage. — William Barr Copy Share Image
The DOJ has long considered the SEC an indispensable partner in protecting markets and investors, promoting lawful commerce around the world, and… — William Barr Copy Share Image
A Supreme Court justice must convince at least four colleagues to bind the federal government nationwide, whereas a district court judge issuing… — William Barr Colleagues Copy Share Image
While the DOJ and the SEC must be vigilant in investigating and prosecuting white-collar misconduct, we must also ensure that we are… — William Barr Acting Copy Share Image
We are building a national and worldwide network of law enforcement excellence - a network that, through cooperation, allows us to meet… — William Barr Challenges Copy Share Image
The U.S. Attorneys who comprise the Attorney General's Advisory Committee play a critical role in carrying out the Department of Justice's important… — William Barr Copy Share Image
It is difficult to be a law enforcement family. You shoulder the stresses and challenges involved in your loved one's profession. You… — William Barr Challenges Copy Share Image
As we look back over the sweep of American history, it has been the American Presidency that has best fulfilled the vision… — William Barr Copy Share Image
How can it be that the homosexual movement, at one or two percent of the population, gets treated with such solicitude while… — William Barr Copy Share Image
American Indian and Alaska Native people suffer from unacceptable and disproportionately high levels of violence, which can have lasting impacts on families… — William Barr Copy Share Image
Everyone dies, and I am not, you know, I don't believe in the Homeric idea that, you know, immortality comes by, you… — William Barr Copy Share Image
There are many factors that affect crime rates. But we recognize that the main reason crime has decreased has always been -… — William Barr Crime Copy Share Image
I deeply admire the American Presidency as a political and constitutional institution. I believe it is, one of the great, and remarkable… — William Barr Copy Share Image
Our greatest strength in our fight for justice is our people - the thousands of men and women who have dedicated their… — William Barr Copy Share Image
In our system of government, the Supreme Court ultimately decides on the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress or of presidential actions.… — William Barr Court Copy Share Image
The core civil liberty that underpins our American criminal justice system is the presumption of innocence. Every person enjoys this presumption long… — William Barr Copy Share Image
