Elizabeth Dole in 2004 GOP Convention in NYC

On Abortion: Respect all human life including those not yet born

Our true strength is not in our weapons. We are a great nation because we are a good people. And we are a good people because of what we believe. We believe in the dignity of every life, the possibility of every mind, the divinity of every soul. This is our true north we believe in life. The new life of a man and woman joined together under God. We believe in a culture that respects all human life including the most vulnerable in our society, the frail elderly, the infirm, and those not yet born Source: 2004 Republican Convention Speech

On Civil Rights: Traditional marriage is something Republicans will defend

Marriage is important not because it is a convenient invention or the latest reality show marriage is important because it is the cornerstone of civilization, and the foundation of the family. Marriage between a man and a woman isn't something Republicans invented, but it is something Republicans will defend. Source: 2004 Republican Convention Speech

On Civil Rights: Freedom of religion, not freedom from religion

In the US we are free to worship without discrimination, without intervention and even without activist judges trying to strip the name of God from the Pledge of Allegiance; from the money in our pockets; and from the walls of our courthouses. The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. The right to worship God isn't something Republicans invented, but it is something Republicans will defend. Source: 2004 Republican Convention Speech

On Principles & Values: Liberty is the birthright of every soul

We still believe that character is king. We saw that lived out in the life of Ronald Reagan, who called an empire evil and won the Cold War. We still believe that liberty is the birthright of every soul. That's why in Afghanistan women were freed from virtual slavery and given access to books and education and a future. That's why in Afghanistan and Iraq the dark clouds of oppression have parted for 50 million people. And until they can clearly see the blue skies of freedom, we are standing by them! Source: 2004 Republican Convention Speech

On Principles & Values: America is not selfish, self-centered, and self-obsessed

Our enemies in this war on terror say America is selfish, self-centered, self-obsessed. They do not know America. As Bush said, "If you want to help in the war on terror, love your neighbor. Love your neighbor." Americans will cross town or cross the globe to help people they've never met and will never see again. If neighbors are hungry, we feed them; if a storm named Charley or Francis strikes, we help them. Serving others isn't something Americans invented, but it is a calling we'll always accept. Source: 2004 Republican Convention Speech

On Principles & Values: Reaffirm timeless and unchangeable truths

In a single lifetime, I have seen Americans split the atom, abolish Jim Crow, eliminate the scourge of polio, win the Cold War, plant our flag on the surface of the moon, map the human genetic code, & belatedly recognize the talents of women, minorities, the disabled once relegated to the shadows. If we reaffirm these timeless and unchangeable truths, if we choose life and liberty, compassion and service, character and faith, we will honor those who came before us, and inspire the children of tomorrow. Source: 2004 Republican Convention Speech

The above quotations are from Speeches at the 2004 Republican Convention, in New York City, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2004. Click here for a profile of Elizabeth Dole.
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