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If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.

We are a nation of laws, and we will always act within the bounds of the law.

I respect, too, the fact that in our legal order it is for Congress and not the courts to write new laws. It is the role of judges to apply, not alter, the work of the people's representatives.

I think we are realizing that we are going to have to have an international rule of law.

A law is a law, and it has to be respected.

Every American has the duty to obey the law and the right to expect that the law will be enforced.

It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law, so much as for the right.

We are a nation of laws, and breaking those laws have consequences.

I believe that if we are to continue to strengthen the social and economic fabric and future of this nation, we cannot tolerate laws that drive some of our best talent to choose between living in their country or with the person they love.

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.