Because
individual and that each person's dignity, freedom,
ability and responsibility must be honored.
I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal
opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex,
age or disability.
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 indviduals 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 Americans must retain the principles that
have made us strong while developing new and
innovative ideas to meet the changes of
changing times.