The Republican Philosophy

• The proper function of government is to do for the people those things that have to be done but cannot be done, or cannot be done as well by individuals, and that the most effective government is government closest to the people. We believe that self-government, based on personal integrity of a proper moral foundation, is the best government.
• The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and our Founders’ intent was to restrict the power of the federal government over the states and the people.
• Free enterprise and the encouragement of individual initiative and incentive have given this nation an economic system second to none.
• 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.
• Government exists to protect the freedom of opportunity in which each individual's creative ability can flourish.
• That both government and society should assist those who cannot provide for themselves, but that every effort should be made to help them become self-supporting, productive citizens with pride in their independence.
• Equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity belong to all, regardless of race, creed, age, sex, and national origin. We believe that persons with disabilities should be afforded equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity as well.
• The preservation of our nation and the security of our citizens depend first upon the Constitution, as written and amended, secondly the executive, laws, and the courts, and that respect for them is the responsibility of every individual.
• 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.
• Government is responsible for national defense and that only a strong America can remain a free America.
• Government consists of three equal bodies — Executive, Legislative, and Courts — and that executive initiative and impeachment exist to preserve those equalities.
• It is absolutely essential to maintain a strong national defense posture in order that we may, at all times, negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness, in our continuing efforts toward world peace and friendship.
• All innocent human life must be protected.
• 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.