If any individual who objects to government policy can take it in their own hands to publicly disclose classified information, then we will never be able to keep our people safe or conduct foreign policy.
Barack ObamaIf people find that controversial then I would just refer them to the Sermon on the Mount.
Barack ObamaOver the last several days, we have heard from members of Congress who want their voices to be heard. I absolutely agree.
Barack ObamaIt's the reason why I am always interested in engaging in people who are pushing us and pushing against the status quo. But having been an activist, the only thing that I'm always encouraging activists to do is, once you have raised the issue, and even through controversial means, you have to come behind it with an agenda and the possibility of reconciliation if power meets your demands.
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