I'm a Republican Because...
I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and
that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative
have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow
individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the
people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or
private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least.
I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive
government is government closest to the people.
I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for
all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
I BELIEVE in recruiting leaders with strong moral values, who
demonstrate ethical practices and fiscal responsibility in their personal and
professional lives, as well as in any public office held previously.
I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us
strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of
changing times.
I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national
strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights
throughout the world.
FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating
these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.
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