- 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 the 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.
- Haley Barbour, former
Republican National Committee Chairman, c. November 1994