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Guest: The Honorable Mike Johnson, Congressman for the 4th District of Louisiana

Seven Core Principles of Conservatism

• Individual Freedom

1. 1. 1. Individual liberties should be protected against the imposition of government intrusion - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
      2. Purpose of Government is to secure our God-given rights

• Limited Government

1. 1. 1. When government expands, liberty contracts
      2. Legitimate government exists only by the consent of the governed
      3. The Constitution provides important safeguards - separation of powers, federalism, etc..
      4. Best protection against government largesse - involved and informed electorate

• Rule of Law

1. 1. 1. No king above the law, everyone subject to the law
      2. Law must be implied partially and fairly to everyone
      3. Each branch of government must perform their function, but not overstep its boundary

• Peace through Strength

1. 1. 1. Provide for the common defense - citizens, property, interests abroad…part of the Preamble of the Constitution
      2. Must remain the strongest power
      3. National security includes border security

• Fiscal Responsibility

1. 1. 1. Most significant threat to national security - our national debt

• Free Markets

1. 1. 1. Allows for innovation and expansion - gives people the liberty to take risks and pursue their dreams
      2. Competition should be encouraged
      3. People and the private sector outperform government every time

• Human Dignity

1. 1. Everyone created in the image of God and has intrinsic value
   2. People should be measured by the content of their character
   3. Hard work should be the pathway out of public assistance
   4. Protect the life of the unborn - from womb to tomb

Check out more with Mike and Kelly Johnson on their podcast Truth Be Told.

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