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. Rick Perry centerfaithfarm Change image and share on social
Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives. Rick Perry americanefficientgovernment Change image and share on social
It's time to believe again in the potential of private enterprise set free from the shackles of over-bearing federal government. Rick Perry bearenterprisefederal Change image and share on social
Washington's insatiable desire to spend our children's inheritance on failed stimulus plans and other misguided economic theories have given record debt and left us with far too many unemployed. Rick Perry childdebtdesire Change image and share on social
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. Rick Perry distinctionenergyequally Change image and share on social
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. Rick Perry bigbusinesscost share on social
When the good lord calls you home, the government ought not come get your home. Rick Perry callgoodgovernment Change image and share on social
We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care. Rick Perry caregoodgovernment Change image and share on social
I have no question that Newt Gingrich has the heart of a conservative reformer, the ability to rally and captivate the conservative movement. Rick Perry abilitycaptivateconservative 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