Barack Obama said "I don't believe that anybody is above the law. On the other hand, I also have a belief that we need to look forward as opposed to looking backwards." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 18, 2020

I don't believe that anybody is above the law. On the other hand, I also have a belief that we need to look forward as opposed to looking backwards.

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Obama emphasizes the importance of accountability while advocating for a focus on future actions rather than past transgressions.

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