Rule of law Quote by Historica Press
““I hope you know that I’m a huge believer in the rule of law. But I also believe that no one in this country should be above or beyond the law.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with Historica Press, date unknown
Advocates that law applies equally to everyone, rejecting any sense of immunity
In simple terms: Law applies to all equally
Key Takeaway
Demand accountability for all
Themes
justice
equality
rule of law
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- activism
- public policy
- civil rights
Key Concepts
Legal theory
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies enforce equal legal standards?
- What mechanisms prevent legal privilege?
A Different Perspective
Powerful individuals may evade law through influence
![“There was a real choice when [Barack Obama] became president. It was a very difficult choice - to say, "We're not going to hold senior officials to account with the same laws that every other citizen in the country is held to," or "This is a nation that believes in the rule of law."” quote by Edward Snowden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/104/edward-snowden-555_accounts_there-was-a-real-choice-when-barack-obam_27838.jpg)
