
I think we can confine government to its proper role and make it an effective, efficient instrument of human needs.
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I think we can confine government to its proper role and make it an effective, efficient instrument of human needs.

The powerful few who benefit from waste and confusion, and their political allies are the loudest voices raised in protest.

Too many bureaucrats learn the hard way to accept the creed.

I find it unacceptable that we have in effect condoned the effort of some Arab countries to tell American businesses that, in order to trade with one country or company, they must observe certain restrictions based on race or religion.

We should not behave abroad in ways that violate our own laws or moral standards.

We have not had that kind of leadership in recent years.

Ours is a great and powerful nation, committed to certain enduring ideals, and those ideals must be reflected in our foreign policy.

Warm Springs is a place of history, of healing and of leadership.

As in 1932 and 1960, the choice before our people is clear.

We must always be careful not to over-promise, but we also should never underestimate our potential in our nation.

I will try to be a good candidate and, if elected, a worthy leader of our great country.

People should control government, and not the other way around.

Neighborhoods and families are the living fiber that holds our society together.

The only way we will ever put the government back in its place is to restore the family and the neighborhood to their proper places.

We must not lower our standards to accept high inflation, high unemployment, and huge deficits as a normal circumstance.

We need a national law against red-lining, and federal regulatory officials who understand that banks are chartered to serve their communities.

Strong neighborhoods and families can help the government use its money efficiently, for a change.