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It is our belief that the state is the servant of the citizen and not his master.
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John F. Kennedy
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gutenberg.orgIt is our belief that the state is the servant of the citizen and not his master.
Kennedy articulates a fundamental belief in the role of government as a servant to its citizens.
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