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" If you're looking for a slick politician or a guy with great teleprompter skills, we already have that. He's destroying our economy. I'm a doer, not a talker. "
Rick Perry
Economy
You
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" Page one of any economic plan to get America working is to give a pink slip to the current resident in the White House. "
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" Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government. "
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" 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. "
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" Conservatives are winning offices, and champions of big government are cleaning out their desks right now. "
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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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" My hope is that that person will come forward that can win the presidency that we can all get behind. "
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" Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry. "
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" Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives. "
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" Aggies have a really interesting way of admitting defeat. We've never been outscored. We just ran out of time. "
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" I happily cling to my guns and my God, even if President Obama thinks that that is a simpleminded thing in his elitist heart. "
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" You know, to preserve our job-friendly climate the Texas legislature didn't raise taxes this last legislative session while balancing their budget and maintaining their reserves - and might I add that our budget leaves $6 billion dollars in a rainy day fund? "
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" I stand before you today as a disciplined conservative Texan, a committed Republican and a proud American, united with you to restoring our nation and revive the American dream. "
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" Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment! "
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" In the rush to become all things to all people, the federal government has lost sight of its core responsibilities. As a result we're stuck in this frustrating paradox where Washington actually neglects things it's clearly supposed to be doing, while interfering in other areas where they are neither welcome nor authorized. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" Vladimir Putin uses energy to hold our allies hostage. If energy is going to be used as a weapon, I say America must have the largest arsenal. "
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" And I have a message for the liberals and the defenders of the status quo: we're just getting started. "
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" Obamacare has got everyone on edge. I mean, small business - men and women or big business are sitting out there saying we have no idea what this is going to cost, but we know it's going to cost us and cost us a lot. "
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" Our shared conservative values, our belief in the individual is the great hope of our nation. "
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" It is time to change our policy of appeasement toward the Palestinians, to strengthen our ties with the nation of Israel. "
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" 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. "
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" Who can be against progress, after all? But it's a fraudulent use of the word - because for the Progressive, progress is marked not be how free you are, but how much government can 'do' for you. "
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