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“We had a $10 billion budget deficit when we got here in January of 2003. We cut that budget deficit; we did not raise taxes; we came back in '05, and we had an $8 billion surplus. That's how fast it can happen.”

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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

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