DaShanne StokesA president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.
About This Quote
A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws. This quote is intended to explain that our country is governed by the Constitution and the laws will be enforced by the courts if necessary. President Bush has been criticized for not holding people accountable for breaking the law. This quote provides a defense of his actions on these grounds that he is defending the Constitution and the laws. If someone breaks the law, that person should be held accountable, but we must also remember that our government was created by the people and we must defend it from enemies foreign and domestic.
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