I think we have the laws in place. Enforcement of those laws is what seems to be lacking, both in Charleston and here in Lafayette, Louisiana, we see individuals who are obviously mentally impacted. These are individuals who I think that somewhere, somebody didn't do their job in the standpoint of enforcing the laws that are only on the book.

Rick Perry

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Running for the presidency's not an IQ test. by Rick Perry

Running for the presidency's not an IQ test.

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I may have the genetic coding that Im inclined to be an alcoholic, but I have the desire not to do that, and I look at the homosexual issue the same way.

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Every barrel of oil that comes out of those sands in Canada is a barrel of oil that we don't have to buy from a foreign source.

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George W. Bush did an incredible job in the presidency, defending... by Rick Perry

George W. Bush did an incredible job in the presidency, defending us from freedom.

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Those of you that will be 21 by November the 12th, I ask for your... by Rick Perry

Those of you that will be 21 by November the 12th, I ask for your support and your vote.

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I'm actually for gun control -- use both hands. by Rick Perry

I'm actually for gun control -- use both hands.

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Eliminate agencies that perform redundant functions... Get rid of the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy.

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In the myopic world of the liberals, guns are responsible for evil instead of the perpetrator of evil. But criminals are not bound by our laws. That's what makes them criminals.

It is up to us, to this present generation of Americans, to take a stand for freedom, to send a message to Washington that we're taking our future back from the grips of central planners who would control our healthcare, who would spend our treasure, who downgrade our future and micro-manage our lives.

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We're at the end of an era of failed leadership. We have been led by a divider [Barack Obama] who has sliced and diced the electorate, pitting American against American for political purposes.

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America needs jobs, smaller government, less spending and a president with the courage to offer more than yet another speech.

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But it wasn't until I graduated from Texas A & M University and joined the United States Air Force, flying C-130's all around the globe, that I truly appreciated the blessings of freedom.

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Reforming public education, cutting property taxes, fixing adult and child protective services and funding our budget can all occur when Democrats and Republicans engage in consensus and cooperation - not cynicism and combat.

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I stand before you as the governor of Texas but also stand before you the son of two tenant farmers. Ray Perry who came home after 35 bombing missions over Europe to work his little corner of land out there and Amelia who made sure that my sister Milla and I had everything that we needed, included hand sewing my clothes until I went off to college.

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And I think most people in this country want to see a president that's got the courage to say we're going to cut the tax burden, and reduce the regulatory climate, and we're going to get Americans working.

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Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives.

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I hope I am the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses. by Rick Perry

I hope I am the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses.

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I want you to answer this question: Why should you settle for anything less than an authentic conservative who will fight for your views and values without an apology? Think about that.

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The foundation for future prosperity is built on the bedrock of good jobs and great schools. We are building a strong foundation one job at a time and one educated Texan at a time.

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The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator.

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