It's... time to introduce scholarship programs that give students a choice, especially those who are locked into low-performing schools. Rick Perry More Quotes by Rick Perry More Quotes From Rick Perry Running for the presidency's not an IQ test. Rick Perry presidencytestsrunning 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. Rick Perry issuesdesirelooks 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. Rick Perry sandcanadaoil George W. Bush did an incredible job in the presidency, defending us from freedom. Rick Perry presidencyincrediblesjobs Those of you that will be 21 by November the 12th, I ask for your support and your vote. Rick Perry novembervotesupport I'm actually for gun control -- use both hands. Rick Perry gun-controlgunhands Eliminate agencies that perform redundant functions... Get rid of the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy. Rick Perry agencyenergyeducation 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. Rick Perry gunevillaw 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. Rick Perry generationstreasuremessages 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. Rick Perry eraspoliticalpurpose America needs jobs, smaller government, less spending and a president with the courage to offer more than yet another speech. Rick Perry governmentjobsamerica 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. Rick Perry texasblessingair 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. Rick Perry fixingcuttingchildren 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. Rick Perry collegehomeson 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. Rick Perry cuttingcountrythinking Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives. Rick Perry efficientgovernmentwant I hope I am the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses. Rick Perry tebowcaucusiowa 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. Rick Perry apologyfightingthinking 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. Rick Perry strongjobsschool 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. Rick Perry landreflectionair
