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 americanbureaucraticday Change image and share on social
Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government. Rick Perry balancedisplaceentrench Change image and share on social
The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption. Rick Perry factforgivenessgod Change image and share on social
When a criminal breaks into your home I'll let the liberals call the lawyer. I'm going to call Smith & Wesson. Rick Perry breakcallcriminal Change image and share on social
Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment! Rick Perry admitamericamoment Change image and share on social
Scouting ought to be about building character, not about sex. Period. Precious few parents enroll their boys in the Scouts to get a crash course in sexual orientation. Rick Perry boybuildcharacter Change image and share on social
I mean, Dodd-Frank is strangling small community banks. It doesn't make any difference what the interest rate is. They're not - they're not going to loan the money because they can't make any money for one thing plus the cost of compliance. Rick Perry bankcommunitycompliance share on social
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. Rick Perry arizonaborderday Change image and share on social
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. Rick Perry backbillionbudget share on social