Rick Perry quotes
Rick Perry is an American politician who served as the Governor of Texas and later as the U.S. Secretary of Energy. Known for his long tenure in Texas politics, he played a significant role in shaping state and national policies. He has been a prominent figure in the Republican Party and remains influential in public affairs. Here are 125 of his quotes:
I will tell you: It's three agencies of government, when I get there, that are gone: Commerce, Education and the - what's the third one there? Let's see. - OK. So Commerce, Education and the - The third agency of government I would - I would do away with the Education, the - Commerce and - let's see - I can't. The third one, I can't. Sorry. Oops.
Rick Perry
If this guy prints more money between now and the election, I dunno what y'all would do to him in Iowa but we would treat him pretty ugly, down in Texas. I mean, printing more money to play politics at this particular time in American history is almost treacherous-or treasonous in my opinion.
Rick Perry
Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or 'the ability to vote with your feet.' If you don't support the death penalty and citizens packing a pistol - don't come to Texas. If you don't like medicinal marijuana and gay marriage, don't move to California.
Rick Perry
How old do I think the earth is? You know what? I don't have any idea. I know it's pretty old, so it goes back a long, long way. I'm not sure anybody actually knows completely and absolutely how long, how old the earth is. I hear your mom was asking about evolution. You know, it's a theory that's out there. It's got some gaps in it, but in Texas we teach both creationism and evolution in our public schools, because I figured you're smart enough to figure out which one is right.
Rick Perry
I count my time working for Dortch Oldham as one of the most important formative experiences of my life... There is nothing that tests your commitment to a goal like getting a few doors closed in your face. Mr. Oldham taught legions of young people to communicate quickly, clearly and with passion, a lesson that has served me well in my life since then.
Rick Perry
I think there's a lot of different scenarios. Texas is a unique place. When we came in the union in 1845, one of the issues was that we would be able to leave if we decided to do that. You know, my hope is that America and Washington in particular pays attention. We've got a great union. There is absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what may come out of that?
Rick Perry