small government, fiscally responsible, socially compassionate

Sarah's annual State of the State address for Alaska (1.22.2009):
video and text.

Awesome State Address



"At our best, we are forthright in our opinions, charitable in our judgments and fair just like the people who hired us to work for them"

"When it matters most, lesser differences fall away"

"Finding efficiencies even during times of plenty – that’s common sense fiscal responsibility"

"We’ve followed the same principles from the start of this administration: fiscal discipline, limited government, and responsible stewardship"

"Simply increasing budgets every year, a common government practice, is no guarantee of success. More often, it’s an incentive to failure. Good public policy is accountable for results, and focused on critical priorities"

"a healthier Alaska via personal responsibility, and subsisting more on our pure and plentiful Alaskan food sources! It’s why we protect our waters and soils from pollutants, and it’s a reason we manage our wildlife for abundance"

"For goals of hope, opportunity, and self-sufficiency, government is not the answer, but government can help with energy challenges"

"after the journey I completed on November 4th...I learned more about fighting the good fight, facing long odds, the need to protect family – my own and our Alaska family – and putting Country First"


Dang, she's

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