Yeah, that's a cool name, but it's a monstrous intrusion into our affairs. — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
It's... time to introduce scholarship programs that give students a choice, especially those who are locked into low-performing schools. — 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
The foundation for future prosperity is built on the bedrock of good jobs and great schools. We are building a strong foundation… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
Eliminate agencies that perform redundant functions... Get rid of the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy. — 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… — 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
But if you say that we should not educate children who have come into our state for no other reason than they've… — Rick Perry Copy Share Image
We should also give students more flexibility in the courses they take in high school to prepare them for whatever their goals… — 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
Not every child learns for the same purpose, not every child thrives in the same settings and schools. Limiting a child to… — 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
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
