economic mess is more government solutions. more tax dollars placed in the hands of bureaucrats. more distribution schemes and a shrinking pie for the middle class. i think it was margaret thatcher that said the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of spending everybody else's money. it doesn't have to be that way. with the right nominee we can cut taxes on corporations and individuals. we can unleash growth and create jobs and lift wages. we can create opportunity by drilling for american energy and selling it all around the world. [ applause ] we can restore our reputation abroad by reasserting our moral authority. by standing with our allies like israel.