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“Four semesters of organic chemistry made a pilot out of me.”

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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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