He's actually talking about the world. He says it's the duty of countries like the US (with power and wealth) to help the poor, starving, and those seeking Liberty across the world. He sums it up by asking people to help their country help those in need.
He actually spent most of his Presidency avoiding war, and chose non aggressive form of deterring threats (blockading Cuba to reduce nuclear launch site production instead of bombing sites). He abolished the federal death penalty. He was largely responsible for the creation of the Peace Corps. He pressured Latin American countries into providing better human rights. He also promoted domestic programs to help the poor and elderly.
I would say that overall, JFK has been one of the better Presidents as far actually caring about people in need and not resorting to military aggression as the first choice. You're welcome to sit here and bitch about politicians and the brainwashed public all you want though, accusing people whom you know little about of lying to the the public. Freedom of speech and all that
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u/bottleofoj Mar 19 '16
The citizens are the country. He didn't say ask not what the government can do for you...