"…to renew American exceptionalism, we must recognize that our present crisis is not merely economic but moral in nature. At the root of these times should be the realization that people in positions of authority from Washington to Wall Street have walked away from the timeless truths of honesty, integrity, an honest day's work for an honest day's pay and the simple notion that you ought to treat the other guy the way you want to be treated.
"As strongly as I believe in the economic policies in this address, I know we will not restore this nation with public policy alone. It will require public virtue. …As we promote policies to restore American exceptionalism, we must also reaffirm our nation's commitment to the values that have made our prosperity possible. As we seek to build national wealth, we must renew our commitment to the institutions that nurture the character of our people -- traditional family and religion."
Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN)In a speech before the Detroit Economic Club
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