On the recordApril 29, 1969
The measure of a government's performance is not only its capacity to deliver services to its citizens, but also its capacity to inspire them to contribute their own efforts.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe measure of a government's performance is not only its capacity to deliver services to its citizens, but also its capacity to inspire them to contribute their own efforts.
Statement on Government Support of Voluntary Action.
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