The American people can be - and deserve to be - assured that actions taken in their defense are consistent with their values and their laws.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The United States has a responsibility to defend our values.
Every U.S. citizen should have the assurance that the U.S. government will come vigorously to their defense in a time of need, especially when they are unjustly tried in a foreign country.
American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.
Americans have the right to say what they believe. But with that right comes the responsibility to respect our neighbors, respect law enforcement, and obey the laws.
The quality that defines us as Americans is the courage to respond to being hit. The courage to root out and destroy the killers. And, most importantly, the courage to hold on to our values and protect our hard-won freedoms while doing it.
Every American deserves their day in court. Every American is innocent until proven guilty. These are core values enshrined in our founding document - the United States Constitution.
Every American expects and deserves the protection of law enforcement that is effective, responsive, respectful and, most importantly, constitutional.
Every American has the duty to obey the law and the right to expect that the law will be enforced.
Americans want our leaders to defend our values, our culture, our legacy of liberty and our way of life, not apologize.
When we uphold the rule of law, our counterterrorism tools are more likely to withstand the scrutiny of our courts, our allies, and the American people.
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