It is my determination that we, as a party, continue to make that fundamental restatement of liberal values in the politics of our country.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm part of a party that I think values making sure that everyone in this country has an opportunity to succeed. That's why I'm a Democrat.
I am for peace, retrenchment and reform, the watchword of the great Liberal Party thirty years ago.
If a liberal political philosophy stands for anything, and I am no longer sure it does, then it must mean that we are committed to the leveling of the playing field for everyone.
The positive is I'm delighted at the way the Liberal Democrats as a party have supported me and the way in which the work I'm doing, through the Liberal Democrats, has abled to broaden some of the work I work on.
Whatever my party affiliation, I will continue to be guided by President Kennedy's statement that sometimes party asks too much.
It's very important that we unite as a party and as a country.
I'm a liberal Democrat, and I state that proudly.
Don't get me wrong, I am a proud Republican, and I want to support my party. I am a firm believer in the Republican principles of smaller government, low taxes and economic freedom. I have spent my time in government service fighting for these principles.
To all of you who are Republicans of long standing, I hope you appreciate that I always tried to stand for conservative values.
I think right now we need to look back at the founding values of our country. Rise above partisanship, be less bitter when it comes to important matters that have to be solved.