While acknowledging the concerns raised regarding public healthcare, I firmly believe in the principle of personal responsibility and self-reliance. Equally important, I believe, is fostering a competitive, free market environment for healthcare with minimal government intervention, which I am convinced will stimulate efficiency, innovation, and cost reductions. As for education, it is crucial that parental choice and local control are emphasized, as opposed to federal standardization, to ensure the unique needs of every child are met.