There's places where a secure fence will work, and that strategic type fencing will work. But the idea that people can easily just stand up and say 'let's just build a fence' and be done with it and wipe our hands, and it's going to secure the border, that's not reality. Rick Perry borderbuildeasily share on social
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 bringdictatelong Change image and share on social
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 conservativecovercurry share on social
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. Rick Perry americancommitconservative Change image and share on social
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. Rick Perry carecoffeedignity share on social
I come by my conservatism authentically, not by convenience. And I offer the American people a new direction. Rick Perry americanauthenticallyconservatism Change image and share on social
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 clingelitistgod Change image and share on social
We can't have deficit spending in Texas. You have to balance your budget every two years. Rick Perry balancebudgetdeficit Change image and share on social
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. Rick Perry adultbudgetchild share on social