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Republican Values
I Am 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
in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, gender, 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 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 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 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 around the world.
I believe
the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.
* Printed in The Kansas Republican Party 2005 Handbook, Vol. 3 No. 1, Pg. 3.