“You can put handcuffs on people who push the envelope. When they break the law, they deserve to have handcuffs.”

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The quote argues that people who go beyond legal limits should face legal consequences. It draws a line between pushing boundaries and breaking the law, saying the latter justifies arrest. The wording suggests support for enforcement rather than tolerance of illegal conduct.

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Originally said in English.

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About Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren is an American politician and former law professor. A progressive Democrat, she has served as the senior United States senator from Massachusetts since 2013. In the Senate, Warren has focused on consumer protection, fair economic opportunity, and the social safety net. She also ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and finished third, behind Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.

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