I am a Republican Because

the strength of our nation lies with the individual
that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored
in free enterprise and encouraging individual initiate
that free enterprise has brought this nation, and We the People, opportunity, economic growth and prosperity
the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations
that the best government is that which governs least
the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government by the people
Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times
Americans should value and 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.

MERC