Administration Quote by Tom Rice
“President Obama has adopted a practice of picking and choosing which laws he wants to enforce. In most cases, his laws of choice conveniently coincide with his administration's political agenda.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2016
Selective law enforcement can undermine the rule of law and public trust.
In simple terms: Pick and choose laws.
Key Takeaway
Enforce consistently.
Themes
law
politics
trust
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analysis
political
When to use this quote
- government policy
- public administration
- legal compliance
Key Concepts
selective enforcement
political agenda
rule of law
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective enforcement affect citizens?
- What safeguards ensure fairness?
A Different Perspective
Political realities may limit uniform enforcement.
