We had a $10 billion budget deficit when we got here in January of 2003. We cut that budget deficit; we did not raise taxes; we came back in '05, and we had an $8 billion surplus. That's how fast it can happen. — 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 Image
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 Image
George W. Bush did an incredible job in the presidency, defending us from freedom. — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
