Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Of course, both major parties today seek to serve the national interest. They would do so in order to obtain the broadest base of support, if for no nobler reason. But when party and officeholder differ as to how the national interest is to be served, we must place first the responsibility we owe not to our party or even to our constituents but to our individual consciences.


Of course, both major parties today seek to serve the nation

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing individual conscience over party loyalty and constituent pressure when it comes to serving the national interest. While major political parties claim to work towards national welfare, conflicts may arise when party agendas and the beliefs of officeholders diverge. In such instances, the quote calls for politicians to prioritize their personal conscience in making decisions about serving the nation, rather than blindly following party lines or catering solely to the demands of their constituents.

By John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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