"A very serious, smart work of political science." —Washington Post
"This book is worth taking seriously for several reasons, not least of which is that it is a serious book. . . . Santorum wrestles intelligently, often impressively, with the biggest of big ideas: freedom, virtue, civil society, the Founders’ intentions." —Jonathan Rauch, National Journal
"Santorum argues persuasively that a conservative statesman must be animated by a deep sense that he is a steward of the American cultural inheritance—not someone entrusted with the power or authority to destroy that inheritance. He explores in detail how traditional social and cultural connections are the foundations of the common good." —WorldNetDaily
"Santorum combines theory, principle, and practice to demonstrate why he is today one of the country’s most influential voices on the policies that so deeply affect the future of our families and communities." —Stephen Goldsmith, former mayor of Indianapolis
"An important book for our troubled times. Its emergence can bring only good things for the conservative movement in America." —R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
"In these days when politicians’ pronouncements are mostly the focus-grouped bland hoping to (mis)lead the voting blind, Rick Santorum dares to try to say something that actually matters." —Maggie Gallagher, nationally syndicated columnist, author
"A very important book. It is a reaffirmation of the moral, spiritual, and ethical characteristics that have blessed America since its founding." —Jack Templeton, president of the John Templeton Foundation
