I mean, Dodd-Frank is strangling small community banks. It doesnt make any difference what the interest rate is. Theyre not – theyre not going to loan the money because they cant make any money for one thing plus the cost of compliance. – Rick Perry
What I learned growing up on the farm was a way of life that was centered on hard work, and on faith and on thrift. Those values have stuck with me my whole life. – Rick Perry
Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or the ability to vote with your feet. If you dont support the death penalty and citizens packing a pistol – dont come to Texas. If you dont like medicinal marijuana and gay marriage, dont move to California. – Rick Perry
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. – Rick Perry