As Republicans, our first concern is for those waiting tonight to begin or resume the climb up life's ladder. Mitch Daniels beginclimbconcern Change image and share on social
We should distinguish carefully skepticism about Big Government from contempt for all government. Mitch Daniels bigcarefullycontempt Change image and share on social
There is nothing inconsistent about having a conservative outlook and being vigorous. Mitch Daniels conservativeinconsistentoutlook Change image and share on social
We don't have a prayer of defeating the Red Threat of our generation without a long boom of almost unprecedented duration. Mitch Daniels boomdefeatduration Change image and share on social
If our nation goes over a financial Niagara, we won't have much strength and, eventually, we won't have peace. We are currently borrowing the entire defense budget from foreign investors. Within a few years, we will be spending more on interest payments than on national security. That is not, as our military friends say, a 'robust strategy.' Mitch Daniels borrowbudgetdefense share on social
The perverse presumption that places the burden of proof on the challenger of spending must be inverted, back to the rule that applies elsewhere in life: 'Prove to me why we should.' Mitch Daniels applybackburden Change image and share on social
If we don't believe in Americans, who will? I do believe. I've seen it in the people of our very typical corner of the nation. Mitch Daniels americancornerhave Change image and share on social
Every citizen who stops smoking, or loses a few pounds, or starts managing his chronic disease with real diligence, is caulking a crack for the benefit of us all. Mitch Daniels benefitcaulkchronic Change image and share on social
We must display a heart for every American, and a special passion for those still on the first rung of life's ladder. Mitch Daniels americandisplayheart Change image and share on social
Sure, things could always have been done better, but I just wish people would drop their political hammers for a few weeks, as happened in 2001, and work on the problem at hand. Mitch Daniels drophammerhand Change image and share on social