Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
I am not the emperor of the United States. My job is to execute the laws that are passed.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama asserts his role is to enforce laws, not to act unilaterally.

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