On the record
We are all trustees for the American people, custodians of the American heritage.
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John F. Kennedy
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gutenberg.orgWe are all trustees for the American people, custodians of the American heritage.
This quote reflects Kennedy's view of public officials as stewards of the nation's heritage and future.
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