Milton Friedman on Kennedy’s antimetabole by Scott L. Vanatter One of the most well-known lines from presidential addresses was written for John F. Kennedy by Ted Sorenson. Kennedy was not the…
“We are a nation that has a government–not the other way around. And this makes us special among the nations of the Earth.” by Scott L. Vanatter The claim is…
“Our party speaks for human freedom, for the sweep of liberties that are at the core of our existence. . . . Together we’ve fought for causes we love. But…
“You cannot create a desert, hand a person a cup of water, and call that compassion. . . . And you cannot build up years of dependence on government and dare…
A Vision of the Spirit and Promise of Our Founding Fathers by Scott L. Vanatter The things of politics and public policy are of deep import. It takes time, experience,…
“This whole controversy: Are you entitled to the fruits of your own labor or does government have some presumptive right to spend and spend and spend?” by Scott L. Vanatter…
“Out of one man’s speech was born a new Western resolve. Not warlike, not bellicose, not expansionist — but firm and principled in resisting those who would devour territory and…
“Will we, before it is too late, use the vitality and the magic of the marketplace to save this way of life, or will we one day face our children,…
“New incentives to save, invest, and take risks, so more wealth will be created at every level of our society.” by Scott L. Vanatter President Ronald Reagan dedicated his May…
“Taxation is forced labor; and if it goes beyond reasonable bounds, it is a yoke of oppression.” by Scott L. Vanatter Nearing the end of his presidency, Ronald Reagan laid…
It turns out that Obama’s ground game, was in fact, as good as they said it was. Supported by as negative and polemic a campaign as an incumbent ever ran.…
“I am not frightened by what lies ahead and I don’t believe the American people are frightened by what lies ahead. Together, we’re going to do what has to be…
Rather than wallow in the sadness of a failed campaign, the turnaround artist pulled together an even better team — one which learned its lessons. by Scott L . Vanatter…
“We’re on the Frontier of Freedom.” by Scott L. Vanatter In the Old Executive Office Building next to the White House Reagan spoke on February 10, 1987 to the Annual…
“The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave. The Challenger crew was pulling us into the future, and we’ll continue to follow them.” by Scott Vanatter…