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Washington politicians think that government can make better decisions than you and me. But we know better. We know it's smaller, less intrusive government that will lead to real economic prosperity. We know it's business-friendly policies, not more red tape, that will create real growth.

I believe that smaller government is better government. But I also believe that in the areas where government does play a legitimate role, we should demand that it is done better.

In a normal time, I don't think economic policy makes a large difference one way or another. But in times of crisis it makes all the difference in the world.

Well, I think lower taxes and less regulation would actually promote growth.

A long time ago, I watched President Reagan repeat a few simple points about the benefits for everyone of lower taxes, light regulations, and limited government. Successful policies are sold by repetition, not unrelated tangents.

Congress must also enact pro-growth policies that encourage the economy to expand: like making tax relief permanent and repealing the death tax.

The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.

Lower taxes, less government spending on domestic programs and fewer regulations mean a better economy for everybody.

The only way to make government more efficient is to make it smaller and to make it more local.

Memo to Congress: America's problem is not that government is too small. It's the spending, stupid!