Rick Perry Quotes & Sayings (Page 9)

“Our work is before us. It cannot be passed to future legislatures and must not be passed to future generations. May we boldly seize the moment with singular unity. And may we build a Texas of unlimited possibility.”

“You see, as Americans we're not defined by class, and we will never be told our place. What makes our nation exceptional is that anyone, from any background, can climb the highest of heights.”

“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.”

“I happily cling to my guns and my God, even if President Obama thinks that that is a simpleminded thing in his elitist heart.”

“I know something. America is not broken, Washington, D.C. is broken.”

“I got all the respect in the world for the front-runners in this race, but ask yourself: If we replace a Democratic insider with a Republican insider, you think we're really going to change Washington, D.C.? You don't have to settle for Washington and Wall Street insiders who supported the Wall Street bailout and the Obamacare individual mandate.”

“Our view is that individuals and families can govern their lives better than bureaucrats.”

“Page one of any economic plan to get America working is to give a pink slip to the current resident in the White House.”

“We can't have deficit spending in Texas. You have to balance your budget every two years.”

“Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment!”