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" The Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American, and a threat to every private sector job in this country. "
Rick Perry
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" 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. "
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" The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong. "
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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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" 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. "
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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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" 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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" Our view is that individuals and families can govern their lives better than bureaucrats. "
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" We want taxpayers, not tax wasters. "
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" Here is what we know after more than a decade of Republican rule: Texas works. Even 'The New York Times' let it slip into its pages that, 'Texas is the future.' "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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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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" I'm worried about that man or woman sitting around - the coffee table tonight or in their kitchen talking about how are we going to get to work. How are we going to have the dignity to take care of our family. "
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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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" It's time to believe again in the potential of private enterprise set free from the shackles of over-bearing federal government. "
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" When the good lord calls you home, the government ought not come get your home. "
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" 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. "
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" Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment! "
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" Our party cannot be all things to all people. It can't be. Our loudest opponents on the left are never going to like us so let's stop trying to curry favor with them. "
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" 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. "
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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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" 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. "
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