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It is the responsibility of the executive at all levels of government -- local, state and national -- to provide and protect freedom for all of our citizens by all means within their authority.

John F. Kennedy, in his "Towards a Strategy of Peace" address at American University on June 10, 1963.

John F. Kennedy, in his "Towards a Strategy of Peace" address at American University on June 10, 1963.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.