Article I, Section 22 of the state constitution reads so eloquently: “The blessings of a free government can only be maintained by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality and virtue, and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.”
Today, in this inauguration, we affirm these values and fundamental principles. It is through frugality and moderation in government that we will see freedom and prosperity for our people.
I might have added “it is through frugality and moderation in government that our people achieved freedom and prosperity — and greatness — in the first place.” But I’m just nitpicking after the fact.