I am an Alabama Republican because…

I believe the strength of our state and nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, and responsibility must be honored.

I believe the traditional family structure is the best means available for instilling the virtues of honesty, self-discipline, and mutual respect which are the foundation of a free society.

I believe honest government begins with honest elections.  I am committed to preserving the integrity of the election process.

I believe in equal rights, equal justice, equal opportunity, and equal responsibility for all, regardless of race, sex, age or disability.

I believe free enterprise and individual initiative are the best ways to maintain economic opportunity, growth, and prosperity in Alabama.

I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and must limit taxes to levels necessary to carry out constitutionally granted duties of government.

I believe the courts should bring criminals to justice and efficiently resolve disputes between citizens, not redistribute wealth through massive, erratic awards of punitive damages or legislate social changes according to the courts’ dictates.

I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least.

I believe the most effective, responsible, and responsive is government closest to the people.

I believe we should make a solemn commitment in this State that every child will be educated and that no child will be left behind.  Every one must have a first-rate education because there are no second-rate children and no second-rate dreams.

I affirm the principles of the National Republican Platform.