When President Obama stated, "Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency," he meant that

a no person in his administration will be above those laws governing all citizens.
b his cabinet's policies will be based strictly on regulations.
c his administration will adopt the rule of law, previously applied only to private citizens.
d his administration's policies will be based solely on statutes.

c his administration will adopt the rule of law, previously applied only to private citizens.