John Dewey: “In other words, every officer of the public, whether he represents it…”

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In other words, every officer of the public, whether he represents it as a voter or as a stated official, has a dual capacity.

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John Dewey

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This quote discusses the dual roles that citizens and officials play in the political landscape.

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John Dewey: “In other words, every officer of the public, whether he represents it as a voter or as a stated official, has a dual…”