At this crucial hour in our nation's history, we need a plan that will create good jobs and fresh opportunities for all Americans. It is the private sector that creates the jobs and careers that will produce a higher standard of living for our citizens. But for too long, government has stood as an obstacle to business. We will work hard to put policies in place that will build a positive business climate and spur job creation and growth, as we have in North Dakota. That means:

• Reducing the tax burden;
• Working to simplify the tax code;
• Freeing the economy from unnecessary regulations;
• Lowering energy costs;
• Encouraging entrepreneurial investment;
• Developing new technologies; and,
• Establishing a strong financial position for the country, so that we don't burden future generations with unsustainable debt.