Rep. Jody Hice: The principles that make America great

Published September 20, 2019 4:00am ET



As voters watch Democrats duke out their differences in the presidential primary, one common thread appears to unite their party: an utter lack of regard for individual freedoms. Democrats want to grow the scope and size of government, taking control of your healthcare, your firearms, and even your pocketbook. The unyielding dedication to the protection and advancement of the liberties that made America great continues to make our nation great today. While coastal elitists from both parties may have forgotten the importance of individual freedoms, working men and women have not. Free speech, religious liberty, and the right to bear arms have distinguished our country in the course of history and continue to pave the way for greater prosperity and human flourishing tomorrow.

Free speech is in our nation’s DNA. Who we are and how we live is built on the notion that each person can and should have the right to think and speak for themselves. But today, public speech is being policed by those claiming to know better than you and me.

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