But this nation was not founded solely on citizens' rights. Equally important, though too often not discussed, is the citizens' responsibility. Our privileges can be no greater than our obligations. The protection of our rights can endure no longer than the performance of our responsibilities.


convocation address, Vanderbilt University, May 18, 1963

John F. Kennedy Quotes

But this nation was not founded solely on citizens' rights. Equally important, though too often not discussed, is the citizens' responsibility. Our...

But this nation was not founded solely on citizens' rights. Equally important, though too often not discussed, is the citizens' responsibility. Our...

But this nation was not founded solely on citizens' rights. Equally important, though too often not discussed, is the citizens' responsibility. Our...

But this nation was not founded solely on citizens' rights. Equally important, though too often not discussed, is the citizens' responsibility. Our...