GOP Convention: Rep. Michele Bachmann
September 2, 2008, 10:15pm
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann today said Republicans understand the idea of service to mean personal involvement and action through charities, not government philanthropy. Here’s an excerpt of the speech she gave at the Republican convention.
As Republicans, we recognize that service is an innately personal characteristic. It is best achieved by individuals and community groups, faith-based organizations and charities. And, service thrives best in an environment of freedom.
Government fosters service best when government binds it least. … Government is not a philanthropic organization, it is not a family, and it is not a church.
As Republicans, we recognize that when you keep more of your hard-earned dollars, you are free to spend it as you choose on the charities that touch your heart and make a difference in your community.
There are some people, however, who believe differently. They think service is run by Washington bureaucrats, and a growing dependency on government-issued checks. And they think you should be footing the bill. They just don’t see how a bloated government crowds out personal freedom.
Categories: Minnesota, Politics, Michele Bachmann, Republican Convention
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