Monday, August 27, 2012

Americans must choose freedom, not dependency

President Obama and I have one thing in common: We are both the sons of immigrants. But the lessons we have learned from this common background, about freedom and opportunity and living out the American Dream, could not be more different. What makes us different is at the heart of the choice we have to make this November.
This is a nation of immigrants and risk-takers — men and women who have stories of sacrifice and family members who worked under nearly impossible conditions to make a better way for their children.
Still today, there are millions of Americans who desire to work and who want a better future for their families. From communities large and small, and businesses of all sizes, I believe it is the work ethic of middle America that is the backbone of this country. Yet jobs continue to disappear.
In these difficult economic times, we have two parties offering very different solutions to the challenges so many working families face. Obama’s economic policies are hurting families, whole communities and manufacturing, the sector of our economy that made America great. These businesses provide opportunities and jobs for Americans looking to provide for their families and move up the income ladder. We need to return to economic policies that promote growth and unleash the potential of our manufacturing workers and entrepreneurs. By expanding freedom and limiting government excesses and regulations, “Made in America” can be commonplace again.

Read more: http://thehill.com/conventions-2012/gop-convention-tampa/245345-we-must-choose-freedom-not-dependency

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