From Power to Purpose, by Sam Brownback: on Government Reform

Without reforming manners, US will fall from peerless power

The early 1800s Victorian Era [ushered in] a period of spiritual renewal which kept Great Britain strong for many years to come.

I believe we're at the same cultural moment in this country. We can see difficulties in American society--the breakdown of the family, out-of-wedlock births, teen suicide. We are the greatest nation on earth, with no peer in terms of economic or military might. But which way will we go? Will we turn toward a moral and spiritual renewal and revive the culture? I'm convinced that the key to our future prosperity is to rebuild our family structure, renew our culture, and revive our soul. We've got to have our own reformation of manners.

Reduce, Reform & Return: smaller & less-intrusive government

Supports 12-year term limit for Congress and judges

Of the more than 300 million people in America, there are more than enough qualified Americans to have regular changes in the people who serve in these important positions. We'll get fresher ideas, better government, and less corruption if we do this. I hope this could be one of the issues we return to and push strongly in order to address the public's concerns.