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The most important office in a democracy is not President or Governor — it’s citizen.
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The quote says that democracy depends most on ordinary citizens, not only on elected leaders such as a President or Governor. Calling citizenship an “office” gives everyday civic responsibility the same seriousness as a formal political position. The comparison emphasizes that public participation and judgment are central to how democracy works.
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- Governor of California — “Governor Newsom’s Address to California: Democracy at a Crossroads”
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- Official Statement
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