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BELIEVE: |
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THAT the right of the individual to achieve the best that
is within him, as long as he respects the rights of others, is the
Source of our Nation's strength. |
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THAT government exists to protect the freedom of
opportunity in which each individual's creative ability can
flourish. |
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THAT the government activities should be limited to those
things which people cannot do at all, or cannot do so well for
themselves. |
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THAT the most effective government is government closest
to the people. |
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THAT those who cannot provide for themselves should be
assisted by both government and society, but that every effort
should be made to help them become self-supporting, productive
citizens with pride in their independence. |
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THAT equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity
belong to all, regardless of race, creed, age, sex or national
origin. |
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THAT the preservation of our Nation and the security of
our citizens depend upon the Constitution, the laws, and the courts,
and that respect for them is the responsibility of every
individual. |
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THAT government is accountable for maintaining sound money
and a responsible economy. Individual rights, liberties and
properties are continually eroded when citizens are oppressed by
excessive taxation, inflation, government waste and
over-regulation. |
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THAT government is responsible for national defense and
that only a strong America can remain a free America. |
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THAT it is absolutely essential to maintain a strong
national defense posture in order that we may at all limes negotiate
from a position of strength, not weakness, in our continuing efforts
toward world peace and friendship. |
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THAT these concepts are the foundation of our national
strength and that the REPUBLICAN PARTY, which is committed to their
preservation, is the party of today and the PARTY FOR THE
FUTURE. |