The Republican Oath

I believe that 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.

I believe that good government is based on the

individual and that each person's ability, dignity,
freedom and responsibility must be honored and
recognized.

I believe that free enterprise and the

encouragement of individual initiative and
incentive have given this nation an economic
system second to none.

I believe that sound money policy should be our

goal.

I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal

opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed,
age, sex or national origin. I believe that persons
with disabilities should be afforded equal rights,
equal justice and equal opportunity as well.

I believe we must retain those principles worth

retaining, yet always be receptive to new ideas
with an outlook broad enough to accommodate
thoughtful change and varying points of view.

I believe that Americans value and should

preserve their feeling of national strength and
pride, and at the same time share with people
everywhere a desire for peace and freedom and
the extension of human rights throughout the
world.

Finally, I believe that the Republican Party is the

best vehicle for translating these ideals into
positive and successful principles of government.

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