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I, Sue Lani Madsen, affirm the following political creed
(written by the Republican National Committee):
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 the
proper role of government is to provide 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
ideas into positive and successful principles of government.
The Republican Party grew out of
the abolitionist movement, a party founded on ideals and
believing that major change form the status quo is possible. If
we can break the stranglehold of slavery, we can break the
stranglehold of burdensome regulations and intrusive government. |