That is the job that we ask our law enforcement officials to do. The question we must now ask ourselves is how can we protect Americans without infringing on the liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. People have a constitutional right to criticize their government and the institutions of this Nation. This right must be preserved. The Oklahoma City bombing has also sparked a debate about militia groups in our country.
People have every right to join organizations.
However, I have heard some militia leaders say the Federal Government is their avowed enemy when they have been interviewed on television programs. Some of them talk in terms of violence and battles. I want to emphasize my commitment to preserving the fundamental freedoms that are guaranteed to all Americans under our Constitution. But I also want to emphasize that I join those in our country who want to send a message to the people who cross the line between criticizing our government and advocating or resorting to violence or terrorism. There is no constitutional right to commit violence in our country.