Applying the law

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No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man's permission when we require him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a right; not asked as a favor.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Topic

Applying the law Rule of law

Speaker

Theodore Roosevelt

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1903 1900s 20th century

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Citation

Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. "Third Annual Message to Congress." Joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives. 7 Dec. 1903, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.