A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.
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About DaShanne Stokes

DaShanne Stokes was American sociologist. DaShanne Stokes is an author, sociologist, public speaker and pundit. He speaks on politics, culture, and civil rights and is known as a progressive activist. Read more on Wikipedia →

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