In 1861, Abraham Lincoln told Congress that the “leading object” of American government was:

“to elevate the condition of men - to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life.”

In a single sentence, Lincoln captures the principles of the Republican vision for our country and the essence of what we should strive for when developing and reforming government policy. Through "The Laudable Pursuit," I hope to communicate that vision and encourage an open dialogue with the American people about the ideas, proposals, and solutions Republicans are developing to meet the persistent challenges our country faces today.