Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20161207:13:05:00
Following the rule of law, protecting civil liberties, not stigmatizing muslims and not making decisions based on fear. here's more on what he had to say about that. >> adhering to the rule of law is not a weakness in the long-term, it's our greatest strength. the goal of the terrorists is changing who we are in our democracy. the fact is, people in nations do not make good decisions when they are driven by fear. >> reporter: and the president often spoke during the campaign about his concerns about fear mongering, driving decisions, but the white house insists this speech was long planned and...