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, 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                
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 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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