see, i've never believed that government has all the answers to our problems. i've never believed that the government's role is to create jobs or prosperity. i believe it's the drive of our entrepreneurs, the small businesses, the skill and dedication of our workers that has made us the wealthiest nation on earth. [applause] >> i believe it's the private sector that must be the main engine for our recovery. i believe government should be lean, government should be efficient. i believe government should leave people free to make the choices they think are best for themselves and their families so long as those choices don't hurt others. [applause] >> but in the words of the first republican president, abraham