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" I am going to give the American people a huge helping of unbridled truth: that we can't continue to spend what we are spending, that we can't avoid entitlement reform because we are afraid of third rail politics. "

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" It's time to bring tough medicine to Washington. No longer will policy be set by K Street, it will be dictated by Main Street. "

Rick Perry

Street

Tough

Medicine

" I think every program needs to stand the sunshine of righteous scrutiny. Whether it's Social Security, whether it's Medicaid, whether it's Medicare. "

" This administration in Washington that's in power now clearly believes that government is not only the answer to every need, but it's the most qualified to make the most central decisions for every American in every area. "

" 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. "

" Tell the trial lawyers to get out of your state and to quit costing businessmen and women. "

" My deal is have a flat, simple tax. And - Americans want - Americans I hope - aspire to be - be wealthy. I hope they aspire to have a better quality of life. And we have this class warfare that's going on now. And I don't agree with that. I'm interested in people getting to work. "

" I happily cling to my guns and my God, even if President Obama thinks that that is a simpleminded thing in his elitist heart. "

" 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. "

" Being the Republican front-runner was three of the most exciting hours of my entire life. I've come to grips with it, and the only lasting effect is that I refuse to go on a stage that has more than one podium on it. "

Rick Perry

Stage

Three

" Texas has long been known as the nation's largest energy producer, but we are equally proud of our distinction as the nation's leading energy innovator. "

" In America, the people are not subjects of government, the government is subject to the people. "

" 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. "

" Our work is before us. It cannot be passed to future legislatures and must not be passed to future generations. May we boldly seize the moment with singular unity. And may we build a Texas of unlimited possibility. "

Rick Perry

Future

Unity

" America's greatness is not found in the size of its government. America's greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of the people. "

" I believe in America. I believe in her purpose and her promise. I believe her best days have not yet been lived. I believe her greatest deeds are reserved for the generations to come. "

" When I make a vow to God, then I would suggest to you that's even stronger than a handshake in Texas. "

" 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. "

" Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment! "

" I supported Arizona's immigration law by joining in that lawsuit to defend it. Every day I have Texans on that border that are doing their job. "

" It is time to change our policy of appeasement toward the Palestinians, to strengthen our ties with the nation of Israel. "

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

Rick Perry

Hope

Iowa

" We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care. "

" 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. "

" Texas created more jobs in 2008 than the rest of the states - combined. "

" 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. "

" Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry. "

" Our best days are in front of us. We can reform those entitlements, we can change that corporate tax code and lower it. We can put America back on track on a growth level and a growth rate that we've never seen in the history of this country. "

" Armed and law-abiding citizens are a greater deterrent to violent crime than 1,000 laws passed by Congress. "

" I learned that not everyone values life like we do in America, or the rights that are endowed to every human being by a loving God. "

" It's time to believe again in the potential of private enterprise set free from the shackles of over-bearing federal government. "