We can't have deficit spending in Texas. You have to balance your budget every two years. — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Texas created more jobs in 2008 than the rest of the states - combined. — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
When I make a vow to God, then I would suggest to you that's even stronger than a handshake in Texas. — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
I'm all about job creation. That's what I've done for ten years as the governor of Texas, and that's what I'm focused… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
I don't want to look like Connecticut, no offense, I don't want to look like Oklahoma, I don't want to look like… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
The citizens of America and the citizens of Texas expect to be able to live in safety in their communities. That's what… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
But it wasn't until I graduated from Texas A & M University and joined the United States Air Force, flying C-130's all… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Texas has long been known as the nation's largest energy producer, but we are equally proud of our distinction as the nation's… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Here is what we know after more than a decade of Republican rule: Texas works. Even 'The New York Times' let it… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
You know, to preserve our job-friendly climate the Texas legislature didn't raise taxes this last legislative session while balancing their budget and… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Mexico is an important trading partner, it's the number one trading partner for the state of Texas. We have had dealings with… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
According to a study by Achieve Incorporated, Texas is the first state to make a college-prep curriculum the standard coursework in high… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
I stand before you as the governor of Texas but also stand before you the son of two tenant farmers. Ray Perry… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
There's a real difference between venture capitalism and vulture capitalism. Venture capitalism we like. Vulture capitalism, no. And the fact of the… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
I've never struggled with that at all. In the state of Texas, if you come into our state and you kill one… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Texas is a national leader in education reform and student achievement. Through our college- and career-ready standards and assessments, strong school accountability,… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
We have to make sure that college is accessible and affordable. Two years ago, I stood here and called upon our institutions… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or 'the ability to vote with your feet.' If… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
I am also the product of a place called Paint Creek. Doesn't have a zip code. It's too small to be called… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
It's a Tenth Amendment issue. If you want Washington, if you want to implement their standards, that's your call... We certainly had… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
There's a real difference between venture capitalism and vulture capitalism. Venture capitalism we like. Vulture capitalism, no. And the fact of the… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Our work is before us. It cannot be passed to future legislatures and must not be passed to future generations. May we… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
That the Texas Legislature, that the Texas school boards, the Texas teachers, we collectively know best how to educate our children, rather… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
I've never struggled with that at all. In the state of Texas, if you come into our state and you kill one of our… — Rick Perry Copy Share
We understand that you have to create an environment where that those men and women who are entrepreneurs can risk their capital and have… — Rick Perry Copy Share
George W. Bush did an incredible job in the presidency, defending us from freedom. — Rick Perry Copy Share
I think there are a substantial number of scientists who have manipulated data so that they will have dollars rolling into their projects. And… — Rick Perry Copy Share
What I learned growing up on the farm was a way of life that was centered on hard work, and on faith and on… — Rick Perry Copy Share
The people who illegally cross into the country are from countries that have very close ties to al Qaeda, whether it's Yemen or Afghanistan,… — Rick Perry Copy Share
It is up to us, to this present generation of Americans, to take a stand for freedom, to send a message to Washington that… — Rick Perry Copy Share
I know for a fact that Ted Cruz every day uses two checklists - to guide him through his personal and professional life -… — Rick Perry Copy Share
There is evil prowling in the world - it shows up in our movies, video games and online fascinations, and finds its way into… — Rick Perry Copy Share
We need to stop apologizing for celebrating life. We need to stop apologizing for wanting to protect an individual's right to build a business. — Rick Perry Copy Share
America does not need to be worried with bailing out a European country that has made irresponsible expenditures, and then all of a sudden,… — Rick Perry Copy Share
It (Social Security) is a Ponzi scheme for these young people. The idea that they're working and paying into Social Security today, that the… — Rick Perry Copy Share
Reforming public education, cutting property taxes, fixing adult and child protective services and funding our budget can all occur when Democrats and Republicans engage… — Rick Perry Copy Share
