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Government Exists To Create And Preserve Conditions In Which People Can Translate Their Ideas Into Practical Reality. In The Best Of Times, Much Is Lost In Translation. But We Try.

Conservatism Has Always Meant More To Me Than Simply Sticking Up For Private Property & Free Enterprise. It Has Also Meant Defending Our Heritage & Preserving Our Values.

The Three-martini Lunch Is The Epitome Of American Efficiency.

I Have Always Felt That The Real Purpose Of Government Is To Enhance The Lives Of People And That A Leader Can Best Do That By Restraining Government In Most Cases Instead Of Enlarging It At Every Opportunity.

A Strong Defense Is The Surest Way To Peace. Strength Makes Detente Attainable. Weakness Invites War, As My Generation - My Generation - Knows From Four Very Bitter Experiences. Just As America's Will For Peace Is Second To None, So Will America's Strength Be Second To None. We Cannot Rely On The Forbearance Of Others To Protect This Nation. The Power And Diversity Of The Armed Forces, Active Guard And Reserve, The Resolve Of Our Fellow Citizens, The Flexibility In Our Command To Navigate International Waters That Remain Troubled Are All Essential To Our Security.