What We Stand For

Agriculture
The family farm is the keystone of our society and must be preserved.
Business and Community Development
We believe American business in cooperation with working men and women can create economic prosperity. We believe the role of government is to encourage and regulate business in order to create economic opportunity for all.
Civil, Human, and Constitutional Rights
We recognize that when the rights of any citizen are threatened, the rights of all are endangered. We therefore pledge to preserve our constitutional and civil rights.
Consumer Issues
We believe consumers have a right to safe and reasonably priced products, fair treatment in the marketplace, and complete and accurate information about products and services.
Education
We believe a vigorous and universally available system of public education is basic to a productive, democratic society.
Energy
We believe in safe, sustainable and secure energy sources that offer coming generations access to fuels and power.
Government Accountability to the Public
We pledge to ensure the political rights of all citizens through fair elections and responsible government.
Health and Human Services
We believe that all people should have the opportunity to be self-sufficient, secure and healthy. Cost-effective and adequately funded programs can help ensure these basic needs.
Labor and Employment
We promote the American labor movement and the rights of all workers.
National Security and International Policy
We recognize the intertwined relationship between national security and international policy. We believe in a foreign policy that strives for international cooperation, supports human rights, and respects international justice. Such a policy will have the effect of restoring American leadership in world affairs and thereby greatly enhancing the security of our borders as well as the safety of our citizens at home and abroad
Natural Resources and the Environment
We believe in leaving the world in better condition than we found it.
Public Safety and Crime Prevention
We advocate strong law enforcement policies combined with vigorous crime prevention programs that emphasize education, treatment and rehabilitation.
Retirement Security
We believe all Americans have a right to a secure retirement.
Tax and Budget Policy
We believe government budgets must be based on sound fiscal policies and fair taxation aimed at achieving economic growth, conservation of resources and full employment.
Transportation
We believe that in order to prosper, all residents and businesses must have access to efficient and affordable transportation.
Veterans Affairs
We honor and respect the men and women who have served and are serving our country. We must advocate for their physical and emotional well-being, both abroad and at home, as well as their economic security. We must ensure that our military is the best-trained, equipped, and supported force in the world and that the men and women of our military are ready to meet the new threats of the 21st century. Their sacrifices and those of their families must never be forgotten.