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The New Democrats Credo for the 21st Century
As New Democrats, we are the modernizers in the progressive tradition in American politics.
We believe in the traditional values that have always propelled the Democratic Party, and we believe that the best way to further those values is to modernize our policies and programs to keep pace with the changing times.
We believe that economic growth is the prerequisite for opportunity for all and that the private sector, not government, is the primary engine of economic growth. Our outlook is global and we believe that mastering new technology is a key to success in the New Economy.
We believe in the values most South Carolinians share - work, family, responsibility, individual liberty, and faith.
We believe in tolerance and inclusion. No one should be left behind - ever.
We believe in community - that we are all in this together, and that we can only achieve our individual goals if we share a common commitment and responsibility to the larger community.
We believe that government should help people solve their own problems and that it must be modernized constantly to deal with the challenges and the opportunities of the Information Age.
In sum, we stand for traditional Democratic values and modern means. Our formula is opportunity, responsibility, community, and an activist government that empowers its citizens.
