I believe that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
I admire the founding fathers of our nation who risked life, fortune and their sacred honor to establish a new nation dedicated to the principles of freedom and liberty.
I believe that America is an exceptional nation because uniquely in world history, the United States was founded not on bonds of blood or race or religion or tribe, but on the ideals of freedom, equality, and self-government.
I promise to honor the American flag, a symbol of freedom to the world and a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that so many courageous Americans have given in defense of liberty.
I believe that the Constitution is the law of the land and should be interpreted based upon the original understanding of the founders.
I agree with Benjamin Franklin that we have a republic if we can keep it - citizenship requires renewed effort and commitment by every generation of Americans.
I respect the inherent dignity of the individual and the sanctity of every life.
I believe in the rule of law, due process and the presumption of innocence.
I believe in the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom to assemble peacefully, and the right of self-defense.
I believe that a free nation by definition must promote capitalism in order to ensure that its citizens have the right to voluntary cooperation which ensures economic freedom.
I believe that self-governing citizens in a constitutional republic should demonstrate civic virtue which is essential to the health of the nation.
I believe that America is the land of the free and the home of the brave.
I respect all soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who serve our nation and sacrifice for the greater good to protect our freedom and who defend liberty for the rest of the world;
I admire the fact that America has made a greater contribution than any other nation to an international order that has liberated more people from tyranny and poverty than ever before in history.
I respect the fact that we have served as an inspiration for virtually every nation in the world that features a republican form of government.
I agree with President Abraham Lincoln’s statement that America is “the last best hope of earth.” and President Reagan’s observation that America is a “shining city upon a hill”.
As a patriotic American, I love my country and take pride in our nation’s ideals.I believe that a sovereign nation has the right to establish borders and to establish a path to legal citizenship for immigrants. Illegal immigrants do not deserve the rights or benefits of American citizenship.
I believe that in God we Trust.
I believe in the American principle of E Pluribus Unum - Out of Many, One.
