the president's critical authority to detain enemy combatants who take up arms on behalf of al Qaeda. |
The short answer is we didn't think we needed to. |
The statement of facts speak for themselves, |
the violence along our border continues. So it goes without saying that today's agreements are just one element of our continuing commitment to find new ways to work together and new methods of curbing violence. |
There has been significant litigation with respect to Mr. Padilla, and he has had access to counsel, ... He has had access to counsel. |
There is no litmus test at the White House, |
There is no place for crime of this nature, ... devious few who have sought to take advantage of our collective generosity. |
These are the worst imaginable forms of child pornography. |
These included violent offenders, drug dealers and gang members. This is an important step in ensuring a culture where the law is respected, where the judicial process is observed. Sentences are meaningful, and hard time is served. |
These rapid response teams target hot zones for violent activity, and identify a community's worst offenders, |
They were innocent lives taken by incredible evil, ... But these 40 brave patriots also began a call to action that helped turn our nation's darkest moment into one of our finest hours. |
They were innocent lives taken by incredible evil. |
They will work with our international partners to investigate and prosecute violent crimes. |
This legislation is a reflection of the sustained commitment on the part of the Bush Administration, including the Department of Justice, to ensure that we are doing everything we can to combat this problem, |
This may be the most important thing a president does. |