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Every native-born American, however, is potentially a President, and it must always be remembered that the obligation to serve the State is forever binding upon all, although office is the gift of the people.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “Every native-born American, however, is potentially a President, and it must always be remembered that the obligation to…”
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Coolidge emphasizes that every American has the potential to serve as President, highlighting civic duty.
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