I believe the core of the Republican Party, and the essence of
   American greatness, is respect for freedom--freedom of the mind as
   well as the marketplace. Reverence for the principle of human freedom
   must establish the relationship between government and individuals--a
   relationship that must be defined by the values of economic
   conservatism and social libertarianism.
   
    Economic conservatism means a recognition: that prosperity and
   opportunity are the products of free markets, not government
   bureaucracies or state welfare programs; that economic growth comes
   form low taxes and less government regulation; and that we cannot
   continue to mortgage our children's future with national debt.
   
    Social libertarianism means a recognition: that human freedom must be
   spiritual as well as economic; that our government must respect,
   absolutely and equally, the religious beliefs of all Americans; and
   that the reproductive choices of American women are not a matter for
   government intrusion.
   
    The principles of economic conservatism and social libertarianism
   mean limited government, but not uncaring or do nothing government.
   Consistent with these principles, government does have a role to play
   in fighting crime, in expanding access to health care, in improving
   education and in promoting economic opportunity--a role that
   government must play in partnership with the values established in
   American homes, communities and places of worship.
   
    America's unique position in the world as its bastion of peace and
   beacon of freedom demands the preservation of our nation as a
   self-reliant economic and military power second to none.