1964 RNC Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech: Philosophical Viewpoints: Republicanism Quotes

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Quote #4

We Republicans seek a government that attends to its inherent responsibilities of maintaining a stable monetary and fiscal climate, encouraging a free and a competitive economy and enforcing law and order. Thus do we seek inventiveness, diversity, and creativity within a stable order, for we Republicans define government's role where needed at many, many levels, preferably through the one closest to the people involved. Our towns and our cities, then our counties, then our states, then our regional contacts—and only then, the national government. (119-121)

Why say in five words what you can say in 500? Let's break this down: be responsible with spending, keep the state out of the economy, make sure everyone follows the rules, and try to keep government as small and local as possible.

Quote #5

Balance, diversity, creativity—these are the elements of the Republican equation. Republicans agree, Republicans agree heartily to disagree on many, many of their applications, but we have never disagreed on the basic fundamental issues of why you and I are Republicans. This is a party, this Republican Party, a party for free men, not for blind followers, and not for conformists. (124-126)

One final attempt to appeal for unity within the party. Who wants to think of themselves as sheeple?