WE 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.
WE BELIEVE in defending our nation, supporting our Armed Forces and Veterans, and securing the peace through strength, freedom, and human rights throughout the world.
WE BELIEVE in fiscal responsibility and sound money policy, and above all an end to deficit spending.
WE BELIEVE people should keep more of what they earn, and government should tax only to raise money for its essential functions.
WE BELIEVE free markets and individual initiative will continue to bring opportunity, economic growth, and prosperity to the people.
WE BELIEVE in an end to the nitpicking, harassment, and over-regulation of business and industry that restricts expansion and our ability to compete in world markets.
WE BELIEVE in aggressively increasing our nation’s energy supply in an environmentally responsible way that meets both short- and long-term needs.
WE BELIEVE in addressing the risk of climate change based on scientifically sound, technology-driven, market-based solutions.
WE BELIEVE government at all levels should protect private property rights by cooperating with landowners’ efforts, and by providing incentives to protect fragile environments, endangered species, and the natural beauty of America.
WE BELIEVE in the private practice of medicine and oppose socialized medicine in the form of a government-run universal health care system.
WE BELIEVE in the law-abiding citizen’s right to keep and bear arms for self-protection, and we believe in vigorous action against crimes both on the Internet and on the streets.
WE BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age, or disability.
WE BELIEVE in the inherent dignity and sanctity of all human life and oppose using public revenues to promote or perform abortion.
WE BELIEVE the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.
WE BELIEVE all of the preceding beliefs are founded and can be defended by The UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. Let us strive to teach it to our young people so we remain a free and prosperous people.
2011 Oregon State GOP Platform
The National GOP Platform