How do you say that the citizens ARE the country in a more professional way?

Question

This is for a school essay.. I'm trying to argue that politicians should prioritize constituents' health above money, since, being as we make up the bulk of the population, we should be top priority. Any clue on how I can make that sound less sloppy?

Answer 1

. . . government of the people, by the people, for the people . . .

Gettysburg Address

Answer 2

Sounds dead on to me. The constituents of any politician are the ones who ensure is ability to represent them. Quite frankly, constituents' health...should not be considered above money, but above citizenship within said country.