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The scientist is not responsible for the laws of nature. It is his job to find out how these laws operate. It is the scientist__ job to find the ways in which these laws can serve the human will. However, it is not the scientist__ job to determine whether a hydrogen bomb should be constructed, whether it should be used, or how it should be used. This responsibility rests with the American people and with their chosen representatives.
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The scientist is not responsible for the laws of nature. It is his job to find out how these laws operate. It is the scientist__ job to find the ways in which these laws can serve the human will. However, it is not the scientist__ job to determine whether a hydrogen bomb should be constructed, whether it should be used, or how it should be used. This responsibility rests with the American people and with their chosen representatives.

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