Rick Perry Quotes

In the myopic world of the liberals, guns are responsible for evil instead of the perpetrator of evil. But criminals are not bound by our laws. That's what makes them criminals.

The foundation for future prosperity is built on the bedrock of good jobs and great schools. We are building a strong foundation one job at a time and one educated Texan at a time.

Running for the presidency's not an IQ test.

I may have the genetic coding that Im inclined to be an alcoholic, but I have the desire not to do that, and I look at the homosexual issue the same way.

I hope I am the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses.

Every life is precious.

Every barrel of oil that comes out of those sands in Canada is a barrel of oil that we don't have to buy from a foreign source.

Dark economic clouds are dissipating into an emerging blue sky of opportunity.

Armed and law-abiding citizens are a greater deterrent to violent crime than 1,000 laws passed by Congress.

America needs jobs, smaller government, less spending and a president with the courage to offer more than yet another speech.

According to a study by Achieve Incorporated, Texas is the first state to make a college-prep curriculum the standard coursework in high school, starting with this year's ninth grade class.

We will reverse course on the heavy hand of regulation, discarding Dodd-Frank and any other regulations that advance a political agenda at the expense of jobs and investment on Main Street.

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator.

Religious freedom does not mean freedom from religion.

You can always follow me on Tweeter.

From time to time there are going to be things that occur that are acts of God that cannot be prevented.

I'm actually for gun control -- use both hands.

I want you to answer this question: Why should you settle for anything less than an authentic conservative who will fight for your views and values without an apology? Think about that.

The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.

Eliminate agencies that perform redundant functions... Get rid of the Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy.

As Americans, we don't see the role of government as guaranteeing outcomes, but allowing free men and women to flourish based on their own vision, their hard work and their personal responsibility.

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

George W. Bush did an incredible job in the presidency, defending us from freedom.

Those of you that will be 21 by November the 12th, I ask for your support and your vote.

We're at the end of an era of failed leadership. We have been led by a divider [Barack Obama] who has sliced and diced the electorate, pitting American against American for political purposes.

I'm more Jewish than you think I am...I read the part of the Bible that said the Jews are God's chosen people.

Juarez is reported to be the most dangerous city in America.

We want taxpayers, not tax wasters.

We don't have to apologize for American exceptionalism or western values.

But it wasn't until I graduated from Texas A & M University and joined the United States Air Force, flying C-130's all around the globe, that I truly appreciated the blessings of freedom.

It is time to change our policy of appeasement toward the Palestinians, to strengthen our ties with the nation of Israel.

The most important thing for us is to save lives.

Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.

The people who illegally cross into the country are from countries that have very close ties to al Qaeda, whether it's Yemen or Afghanistan, Pakistan, China. It is an absolute national disgrace.

Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government.

I'll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can.

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.

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.

I grew up in a house with no running water, 16 miles from the closest place that had a post office. I had a very parochial view of the world.

There is evil prowling in the world - it shows up in our movies, video games and online fascinations, and finds its way into vulnerable hearts and minds.

The Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American,and a threat to every private sector job in this country.

I don't think we've ever had a president who has more disdain for Washington than Barack Obama does, and he does things with executive orders or rules that you don't even see.

Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives.

We cannot afford four more years of this misguided socialist policies from President Obama and his administration.

We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care.

Government that is open and honest will always be able to withstand the light of day.

We need to stop apologizing for celebrating life. We need to stop apologizing for wanting to protect an individual's right to build a business.

And I have a message for the liberals and the defenders of the status quo: we're just getting started.

It takes balls to execute an innocent man.

Debates are set up for nothing more than to tear down the candidates. It's pretty hard to be able to sit and lay out your ideas and your concepts with a one-minute response.