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Adlai Stevenson: Never forget that citizenship in such a government carries with it tremendous responsibility, a responsibility that we…

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Never forget that citizenship in such a government carries with it tremendous responsibility, a responsibility that we cannot evade.
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Adlai Stevenson

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Stevenson warns of the significant responsibilities that come with citizenship in a democracy.

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