I want you to know where I stand, not just on the issues of the day, but on the fundamentals.
A copy of the following statement of my Philosophy, Mission, and Goals hangs outside my office in Washington, DC, and in each of my offices in Idaho. The printed copies help remind me and my staff of the deep-rooted principles which guide our activities. While a few words here and there may change from time to time in the printed versions, the principles they describe have remained the same since I first came to our nation's capital to serve Idaho in Congress.
United States Senator
Larry E. Craig
Senate operations
Philosophy, Mission and Goals
Adopted Summer, 1991; Amended Fall, 2003
I believe in the constitutional principles of limited federal government,
free enterprise, private property and individual liberty and responsibility.
I will defend these principles on behalf of the citizens of the state of Idaho,
the West and the Nation.
Consistent with my conservative philosophy, I will fight to preserve the quality of life that is uniquely Idaho. I will defend the sovereignty and security of the nation. I will provide leadership and effective service to the citizens of Idaho, protect and promote the interests of our state at the national level, be a leader in the areas of natural resources, fiscal restraint, agriculture, energy, aging, and states' rights, and help shape and advance the Republican Party and conservative ideals and issues.
goal one: |
Deliver timely, high quality constituent service. |
goal two: |
Protect the sovereignty and security of the nation while guarding our personal freedoms and restraining the growth and power of the federal government. |
goal three: |
Defend and strengthen the traditional values of the American family. |
goal four: |
Establish federal policies that are responsive to the needs and interests of the West by building strong, sustainable rural communities; ensuring access to adequate, affordable health care; and developing natural resource and energy policies that protect water and ensure a clean, safe environment, consistent with sound science, economic growth and the principle of multiple use. |
goal five: |
Develop education policies that recognize the role of parents and local communities, encourage innovation, enhance school choice, and improve the quality of education. |
goal six: |
Promote policies that stimulate a robust free and fair market economy, encourage economic development, strengthen American agriculture, open markets for Idaho and U.S. products, and foster job creation and entrepreneurship, especially in emerging technologies. |
goal seven: |
Increase opportunities and incentives for citizen involvement in the political and legislative process. |
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