"We need not throw away 200 years..." - Quote by Barack Obama
We need not throw away 200 years of American jurisprudence while we fight terrorism. We need not choose between our most deeply held values, and keeping this nation safe.
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“We can lose so much of what we've gained in terms of the kind of democratic freedoms and market-based economies and prosperity that we've come to take for granted.”
“Better may not be as good as the best, but better is surprisingly hard to obtain. And better is actually harder than worse.”
“So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, those who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.”
More on National Security
“Here at home, we will strengthen our defenses but not succumb to a siege mentality that sacrifices the open society and liberties and values that we cherish as Americans, because great and proud nations don't hunker down and hide behind walls of suspicion and mistrust.”
“My fellow Americans, I must speak to you tonight about a mounting danger in Central America that threatens the security of the United States. This danger will not go away it will grow worse, much worse, if we fail to take action now.”
“We are very fortunate to have someone else's weapons stationed on our soil, to fight those targeted on us.”
More on Terrorism
“The terror attacks have reshaped the campaign and may have given another boost to Donald Trump.”
“All attempts to destroy democracy by terrorism will fail. It must be business as usual.”
“Effective immediately, we will only pursue phone calls that are two steps removed from a number associated with a terrorist organization instead of three.”