On the recordJune 13, 2023
One of the challenges of a democratic government is making sure that even in the midst of emergencies and passions, we make sure that the rule of law . . . prevail.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “One of the challenges of a democratic government is making sure that even in the midst of emergencies and passions, we…”
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Obama's quote underscores the need for rule of law during crises.
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