“ Wealth is the means—and people are the ends. All our material riches will avail us little if we do not use them to expand the opportunities of our people. ”
John F. Kennedy, State of the Union Address (11 January 1962). copy citation
| Author | John F. Kennedy |
|---|---|
| Source | State of the Union Address |
| Topic | wealth opportunity |
| Date | 11 January 1962 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/5041/5041-h/5041-h.htm#2 |
Context
“Finally, a strong America cannot neglect the aspirations of its citizens—the welfare of the needy, the health care of the elderly, the education of the young. For we are not developing the Nation’s wealth for its own sake. Wealth is the means—and people are the ends. All our material riches will avail us little if we do not use them to expand the opportunities of our people.
Last year, we improved the diet of needy people—provided more hot lunches and fresh milk to school children—built more college dormitories—and, for the elderly, expanded private housing, nursing homes, health services, and social security.”
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