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“Being the Republican front-runner was three of the most exciting hours of my entire life. I've come to grips with it, and the only lasting effect is that I refuse to go on a stage that has more than one podium on it.”

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Rick Perry

Rick Perry is an American politician who served as the Governor of Texas. Born on March 4, 1950, Perry graduated from Abilene Christian University. Throughout his political career, he has held positions such as Texas Agriculture Commissioner and Governor. As Governor, Perry pushed for economic and tax reforms, attracting numerous businesses to Texas. He also focused on improving the educational system. more

“I stand before you as the governor of Texas but also stand before you the son of two tenant farmers. Ray Perry who came home after 35 bombing missions over Europe to work his little corner of land out there and Amelia who made sure that my sister Milla and I had everything that we needed, included hand sewing my clothes until I went off to college.”

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“I think you need to have a tax system that basically is flat, fair and simple. And - that you can put on a post card. I mean, even Timothy Geithner could do this one and get it on time.”

Thinking Needs Mean Simple Taxes Fairs Cards Posts Flats Tax System

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“I find the female tragedy of insecurity to be hilarious. We get obsessed over issues like the tiny skin tags on our backs or that we're fat. You read one line in a magazine and it sends you into a tailspin.”

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“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.”

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