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A country's adhering to the rule of law does not mean that its citizens will not do bad things.
If the president is allowed to govern by executive action, then the rule of law greatly suffers.
Were I confirmed as a judge, I would decide cases according to the rule of law beginning to end.
Freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law... are universal values of the human spirit.
No, I think that we've got a basic discrepancy here between the rule of law versus the rule of man.
There is only one rule of law in our country, which provides rights and security for every citizen.
I think Democrats often hold the unconstrained vision, and Republicans focus more on the Rule of Law.
Mexico is now a country where we have justice and a rule of law that didn't exist here in past years.
Torture goes against the very soul of our country. We are a democracy, established on the rule of law.
With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.
You have to be willing to stand up for what you believe in, and the rule of law is one of those things.
No matter who you are or what you intend to do, you should not exceed the boundaries of the rule of law.
Intelligence agencies keep things secret because they often violate the rule of law or of good behavior.
The rule of law is the basis for any democracy. And without the rule of law in democracy, you have chaos.
Drone attacks subvert the rule of law - we become judge, jury, and executioner - at the push of a button.
Because, when it comes to restoring the rule of law, I can't change my mind and I won't change the subject.
South Korea is a vigorous democracy, with strong judicial institutions and a commitment to the rule of law.
In Belarus, the government is a kind of presidential monarchy with no checks, no balances, and no rule of law.
In any society that is governed by the rule of law, some form of morality is always imposed. It's inescapable.
The attorney general should be a watchdog for the rule of law, not a lapdog for the president - simple as that.
Japan and Australia share the universal values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental human rights.
That's the key: get the constitution in place. Get rule of law in place, capital will come, electricity will follow.
We need more justices who will uphold the Constitution, follow the rule of law, and protect our Montana way of life.
We're a country of rule of law, and rule of law doesn't move fast, especially in an entity as big the U.S. government.
It is a duty for any government to uphold the rule of law, and this sometimes requires the proportionate use of force.
I will do everything I can... to make sure that Poland sticks to a development that fosters the rule of law, democracy.
I think Obama is right when he talks about the rule of law as a cornerstone of what the United States should stand for.
The principles of conservatism include upholding the rule of law and the United Kingdom's international legal obligations.
We are a nation of laws, and we should live by the rule of law. And sometimes we should have a little bit of common sense.
Threats to the rule of law come not only from rioters and looters in the streets, but also from activist judges on the bench.
Our nation is grounded on the rule of law, and the public must be assured that government officials administer the law fairly.
Great countries need to secure their border for national security purposes, for economic purposes and for rule of law purposes.
You have to accept the rule of law, even when it's inconvenient, if you're going to be a country that bides by the rule of law.
People send their kids to law school to uphold the rule of law - not to fight in the streets for justice and not to be beaten up.
In Nicaragua, liberty, equality and the rule of law were the stuff of dreams. But in Paris I discovered the value of those words.
We cannot stop senseless violence without the rule of law and security forces that represent and respect every segment of society.
The magic of the American experience is that we've upheld the rule of law for everybody, everybody treated equally beneath the law.
We are moving the debate in a more limited government direction. And in a more rule of law direction, a more conservative direction.
Our Constitution framers were men and women with great foresight. They understood the majesty of the rule of law, and of rule by laws.
The rule of law is crucial to a civilized society - so we should go out of our way to uphold and strengthen it to the extent possible.
The clearest way to show what the rule of law means to us in everyday life is to recall what has happened when there is no rule of law.
Musharraf has just gone against the constitution and displayed contempt of court and has shown that he has no respect for the rule of law.
If all of us work in accordance with rule of law, if rule of law is implemented, we are all safe, investors are safe, people will be safe.
China recognizes and also respects the universality of human rights. We will continue our efforts to promote democracy and the rule of law.
Arizona has become a national leader in the restoration of the Rule of Law, with over 100,000 illegal aliens having left the state since 2007.
The American people have a right to except that the rule of law will guarantee that even if we don't like the policy, that it's done properly.
Our founders recognized that 'men were not angels' and that checks and balances in government were critical to avoid threats to the rule of law.
In a case involving his private conduct, a President should be treated like any private citizen. The rule of law requires no more - and no less.
If you are going to stand for the rule of law, if you are going to raise your hand and support the constitution, then you need to follow the law.
I think the Egyptian people need to restore confidence that Americans, the U.S., means what they say when they talk about democracy, rule of law.