The rule of law is founded on clear, understandable legislation that is applied equally to all, respect for and adherence to such laws by the public and governmental officials, governmental authority to enforce adherence to the law and to bring violators to justice, and the means to hold government officials accountable for the misuse of power. —"Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq," March 2007 Report to Congress In accordance with the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2007 (Section 9010, Public Law 109-289) [PDF]

Very well put. After they've finished with the Iraq project, maybe the military can help with the situation in the U.S. Who'd have guessed that was one of their specialties?

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