Authority Quote by Ted Cruz
“I believe we should follow the text of every law, even (a) law I disagree with, it's one of the real differences -- if you look at President Obama and the lawlessness, if he disagrees with a law he simply refuses to follow it or claims the authority to unilaterally change.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 2015 Republican National Convention, 2015
The speaker argues that all laws must be obeyed, regardless of personal disagreement, citing perceived hypocrisy in leaders who ignore laws they dislike.
In simple terms: Obey all laws, even if you disagree.
Key Takeaway
Respect the rule of law.
Themes
law
politics
ethics
leadership
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- government service
- public office
- policy advocacy
- citizen behavior
Key Concepts
rule of law
hypocrisy
civil obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it always just to obey an unjust law?
- How should leaders balance personal conscience with legal duty?
A Different Perspective
Enforcement may conflict with moral conscience or unjust laws.
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