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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 21, 2015

When you look at, for example, racial bias in the criminal justice system, the criminal justice system and our law enforcement systems are reflections of us.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 17, 2015

If we as a society don't do more to expand opportunity to everybody who's willing to work for it, then we'll end up seeing conflicts between law enforcement and residents.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 17, 2015

In the wake of Ferguson, when the President stood up the Task Force on 21st Century Policing, part of what their mission was to go out and look into the country and identify best practices from local law enforcement agencies.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 11, 2015

The bill strengthens the FISA's privacy and civil liberties protections, while preserving essential authorities our intelligence and law enforcement professionals need to protect the Nation.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2013

We encourage Nigeria to pursue a comprehensive counterterrorism approach that uses law enforcement tools effectively, creates economic opportunity, and ensures that human rights are protected and respected.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 21, 2012

We can take steps to keep guns out of the hands of people who should not have them under existing law.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 26, 2012

The men and women of the Secret Service hold themselves to a very high standard.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Feb 27, 2012

Nothing in the NDAA nor in this Directive alters the existing law enforcement and national security authorities of the Department of Justice, the FBI, or other Federal law enforcement agencies.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jan 25, 2012

Under his administration we have more boots on the ground and fewer illegal crossings.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Mar 10, 2011

Agencies shall carry out the provisions of this memorandum to the extent permitted by law and consistent with their statutory and regulatory authorities and their enforcement mechanisms.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 10, 2010

By boosting community-based prevention, expanding treatment, strengthening law enforcement, and working collaboratively with our global partners, we will reduce drug use and the great damage it causes in our communities.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2010

As a Nation, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2010

The steadfast dedication of our country's law enforcement officers warrants more than praise.

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