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Those jobs flee other states because of factors like excessive taxation, punitive regulation and frivolous lawsuits. (Rick Perry)
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. View quote
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Reforming public education, cutting property taxes, fixing adult and child protective services and funding our budget can all occur when Democrats and Republicans engage in consensus and cooperation - not cynicism and combat. View quote
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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. View quote
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In Michigan, a liberal democrat raised taxes and kept their government programs at the same level. And guess what? Their economy continued into the toilet, it continued down. View quote
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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. View quote
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My hope is that that person will come forward that can win the presidency that we can all get behind. View quote
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Obama is a president, who I think is anti-jobs. View quote
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Let's stand up. Let's speak with pride about our morals and our values and redouble our effort to elect more conservative Republicans. View quote
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To make sure that votes are never canceled out by illegal votes, we instituted a photo ID requirement. And don't you think it's fair to apply at least the same standard required to get a library card or to board an airpane? View quote
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We've got the wind at our back right now. Americans are waking up to the realities of their previous choices. We must keep America moving back to preeminence because our values and conservative ideas are the world's greatest hope. (Rick Perry)
Dark economic clouds are dissipating into an emerging blue sky of opportunity. View quote
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Every life is precious. View quote
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I am also the product of a place called Paint Creek. Doesn't have a zip code. It's too small to be called a town along the rolling plains of Texas. We grew dryland cotton and wheat, and when I wasn't farming or attending Paint Creek Rural School, I was generally over at Troop 48 working on my Eagle Scout award. View quote
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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. View quote
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This administration in Washington that's in power now clearly believes that government is not only the answer to every need, but it's the most qualified to make the most central decisions for every American in every area. View quote
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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. View quote
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You know, to preserve our job-friendly climate the Texas legislature didn't raise taxes this last legislative session while balancing their budget and maintaining their reserves - and might I add that our budget leaves $6 billion dollars in a rainy day fund? View quote
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Texas created more jobs in 2008 than the rest of the states - combined. View quote
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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. View quote
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I stand before you today as a disciplined conservative Texan, a committed Republican and a proud American, united with you to restoring our nation and revive the American dream. (Rick Perry)
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. View quote
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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. View quote
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The Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American,and a threat to every private sector job in this country. View quote
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We can't have deficit spending in Texas. You have to balance your budget every two years. View quote
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