We BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual
and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility
must be honored.
We BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity
for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
We BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative
have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth
and prosperity.
We BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility
and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
We 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; the best
government is that which governs least.
We BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive
government is government closest to the people.
We BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have
made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to
meet the challenges of changing times.
We BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our
national strength and pride while working to extend peace,
freedom and human rights throughout the world.
We BELIEVE the Republican Party is the best vehicle for
translating these ideals into positive and successful principles
of government.
Source: The Republican National Committee, www.rnc.org