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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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" It is through states that the American people get the job done every day, often in spite of a deeply flawed bureaucratic federal government. "

Rick Perry

Job

American

Day

" The people who illegally cross into the country are from countries that have very close ties to al Qaeda, whether it's Yemen or Afghanistan, Pakistan, China. It is an absolute national disgrace. "

" Let's make what Americans buy. Buy what Americans make. And sell it to the world. "

" I've always believed the mission is greater than the man. "

" Let's stop this American downward spiral. "

" We cannot afford four more years of this misguided socialist policies from President Obama and his administration. "

" Every life is precious. "

" I come by my conservatism authentically, not by convenience. And I offer the American people a new direction. "

" 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. "

" Aggies have a really interesting way of admitting defeat. We've never been outscored. We just ran out of time. "

" 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. "

" We will reverse course on the heavy hand of regulation, discarding Dodd-Frank and any other regulations that advance a political agenda at the expense of jobs and investment on Main Street. "

" My hope is that that person will come forward that can win the presidency that we can all get behind. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" You see, as Americans we're not defined by class, and we will never be told our place. What makes our nation exceptional is that anyone, from any background, can climb the highest of heights. "

" We need to stop apologizing for celebrating life. We need to stop apologizing for wanting to protect an individual's right to build a business. "

" I didn't say I was running, did I? "

" In Michigan, a liberal democrat raised taxes and kept their government programs at the same level. And guess what? Their economy continued into the toilet, it continued down. "

" 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. "

" I think you need to have a tax system that basically is flat, fair and simple. And - that you can put on a post card. I mean, even Timothy Geithner could do this one and get it on time. "

" I don't think Obama understands basic economics. Not economics that work. He may understand some theory that someone in Princeton sat and dreamed up, but it's not working. "

Rick Perry

Think

Economics

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

Rick Perry

Hope

Iowa

" It is time to let America be America again. To return freedom to the people. To stand on our founding principles and reject the cynical politics of the Nanny State. "

" I am also the product of a place called Paint Creek. Doesn't have a zip code. It's too small to be called a town along the rolling plains of Texas. We grew dryland cotton and wheat, and when I wasn't farming or attending Paint Creek Rural School, I was generally over at Troop 48 working on my Eagle Scout award. "

" 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. "