When you look around the world, every place that socialism has been implemented, it has failed miserably, destroying the economy, freedom and - in Germany, the Soviet Union and other nations - millions of lives. Rick Perry More Quotes by Rick Perry More Quotes From Rick Perry What I learned growing up on the farm was a way of life that was centered on hard work, and on faith and on thrift. Those values have stuck with me my whole life. Rick Perry growing-up hard-work way As Americans, we don't see the role of government as guaranteeing outcomes, but allowing free men and women to flourish based on their own vision, their hard work and their personal responsibility. Rick Perry hard-work responsibility men Dark economic clouds are dissipating into an emerging blue sky of opportunity. Rick Perry dark blue opportunity Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry. Rick Perry function democracy active I'm not ashamed to be a Christian. But you don't have to be in the pew every Sunday to know that there's something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can't openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school. Rick Perry military christian country When it comes to conservative social issues, it saddens me when sometimes my fellow Republicans duck and cover in the face of pressure from the left. Our loudest opponents on the left are never going to like us so let's quit trying to curry favor with them. Rick Perry issues ducks trying There is evil prowling in the world - it shows up in our movies, video games and online fascinations, and finds its way into vulnerable hearts and minds. Rick Perry evil games heart To make sure that votes are never canceled out by illegal votes, we instituted a photo ID requirement. And don't you think it's fair to apply at least the same standard required to get a library card or to board an airpane? Rick Perry library boards thinking The most important thing for us is to save lives. Rick Perry save-a-life important-things important The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption. Rick Perry redemption believe facts Religious freedom does not mean freedom from religion. Rick Perry religious mean religion I'm more Jewish than you think I am...I read the part of the Bible that said the Jews are God's chosen people. Rick Perry said people thinking Juarez is reported to be the most dangerous city in America. Rick Perry cities stupid america I don't think we've ever had a president who has more disdain for Washington than Barack Obama does, and he does things with executive orders or rules that you don't even see. Rick Perry president order thinking Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government. Rick Perry balance government goal The liberals think government exists to fix what's wrong with America. They find fault with our Constitution, our economic model and our core values. We disagree with the premise of their argument. We believe there's nothing wrong with America that an extra dose of freedom won't cure. Rick Perry government believe thinking If and when we get back to that solid, biblically and constitutionally based foundation in this country, America will be great - and America will be great again because we give people freedom, we dissolve power out of Washington. Rick Perry ifs-and country america I grew up in a house with no running water, 16 miles from the closest place that had a post office. I had a very parochial view of the world. Rick Perry views running water I happily cling to my guns and my God, even if President Obama thinks that that is a simpleminded thing in his elitist heart. Rick Perry gun heart thinking I'll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can. Rick Perry i-can politics trying
