Teddy Roosevelt said "He is entitled to the protection of the law, and in return he is to be required himself to obey the law." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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He is entitled to the protection of the law, and in return he is to be required himself to obey the law.

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Roosevelt emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between citizens and the law.

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