The federal government has taken too much tax money from the people, too much authority from the states, and too much liberty with the Constitution.

I want you to know that this administration is motivated by a political philosophy that sees the greatness of America in you, her people, and in your families, churches, neighborhoods, communities - the institutions that foster and nourish values like concern for others and respect for the rule of law under God.

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size.

Free enterprise has done more to reduce poverty than all the government programs dreamed up by Democrats.

Our natural, inalienable rights are now considered to be a dispensation from government, and freedom has never been so fragile, so close to slipping from our grasp as it is at this moment.

We don't celebrate dependence day on the Fourth of July. We celebrate Independence Day.

I believe the highest aspiration of man should be individual freedom and the development of the individual.