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Republican, want the same thing – fairness, A Higher Standard
security, and opportunity for all. We must
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When it comes to winning the A little bit of heaven, right here in paradise!
Presidency, Republicans must set aside
ideological differences and come together as Happy Hour in the Tavern
often as possible. And we must always obey 4-6PM
Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment:
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Republicans.” If we understand this and Sundays
act like a team, a Republican will win the
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the goals that led me into public service.
Washington needs to start living within its means. We must begin
paying down the national debt. Currently this debt exceeds 100 percent
of GDP. Interest payments on the national debt will be a whopping
$5.6 trillion over the next decade. Without a change in course, real
GDP growth will remain sluggish – meaning fewer jobs and lower
household incomes for our workers and families.This is unfair to today’s
Americans – and unfair to future generations.
With our budget plan as the foundation of upcoming 2016
appropriations bills, and as the foundation of our platform for 2016,
we can begin defining a future that focuses on economic growth and
opportunity for all, rather than on government largesse. Our plan
would balance the federal budget in ten years, without raising taxes,
while cutting $5.5 trillion in spending. It would also restore America’s
military strength; the greatest single deterrent to those who threaten
the security of free people worldwide.
In the budget debate,conservatives would have preferred even deeper
cuts. But turning the ship of state is going to require a multi-stepped
process. We also need tax reform, entitlement reform, and a reduction
or elimination of burdensome regulations that are stifling growth and
hurting the competitiveness of American businesses. Accomplishing all
of this will not be possible with the current Administration. We must
accept the reality that we do not have a veto-proof Congress. But we
do need to set the agenda and explain it in terms that are appealing to
most Americans.
If we do this, the American people will elect a Republican to
the White House in 2016. But first the Republican Party must
end any and all media-exaggerated infighting and unite behind
the principles and policies of sound governance. We need clearer
messages and better messengers. We need candidates who can
communicate in language that resonates with so many voters who
simply don’t understand how the Republican platform can help
them, their families, and future generations.
Let’s reach out and open the Republican tent to all.

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