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John F. Kelly: I think it is in a lot of ways dangerous to think that you can pick and choose which laws.

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
I think it is in a lot of ways dangerous to think that you can pick and choose which laws.
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John F. Kelly

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of following laws without discretion.

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