The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong. Rick Perry on god
The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong. Rick Perry on good
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. Rick Perry on government
The liberals think government exists to fix what's wrong with America. They find fault with our Constitution, our economic model and our core values. We disagree with the premise of their argument. We believe there's nothing wrong with America that an extra dose of freedom won't cure. Rick Perry on government
America needs jobs, smaller government, less spending and a president with the courage to offer more than yet another speech. Rick Perry on government
In the rush to become all things to all people, the federal government has lost sight of its core responsibilities. As a result we're stuck in this frustrating paradox where Washington actually neglects things it's clearly supposed to be doing, while interfering in other areas where they are neither welcome nor authorized. Rick Perry on government
Our citizens are tired of big government raising their taxes and cooking up new ways to micromanage their lives, our citizens are tired of big government killing jobs with their do-gooder policies. In short the people are Fed Up! Rick Perry on government
Conservatives are winning offices, and champions of big government are cleaning out their desks right now. Rick Perry on government
America's greatness is not found in the size of its government. America's greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of the people. Rick Perry on government
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. Rick Perry on government
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. Rick Perry on government
Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government. Rick Perry on government
When the good lord calls you home, the government ought not come get your home. Rick Perry on government
President Obama's call for nearly a half-trillion dollars in more government stimulus when America has more than $14 trillion in debt is guided by his mistaken belief that we can spend our way to prosperity. Rick Perry on government
Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives. Rick Perry on government
Who can be against progress, after all? But it's a fraudulent use of the word - because for the Progressive, progress is marked not be how free you are, but how much government can 'do' for you. Rick Perry on government
It is through states that the American people get the job done every day, often in spite of a deeply flawed bureaucratic federal government. Rick Perry on government
We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care. Rick Perry on government
We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care. Rick Perry on health
When a criminal breaks into your home I'll let the liberals call the lawyer. I'm going to call Smith & Wesson. Rick Perry on home