Rick Perry Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rick Perry.

Rick Perry is an American politician who served as the 14th United States Secretary of Energy from 2017 to 2019. Born on March 4, 1950, in Haskell, Texas, Perry attended Texas A&M University where he earned a degree in animal science in 1972. After graduation, he served as an officer in the United States Air Force. Perry entered politics in the early 1980s when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat. He later switched to the Republican Party and was elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner in 1990.

Perry first served as the Governor of Texas from 2000 to 2015, making him the longest-serving governor in Texas history. During his tenure, he focused on job creation, economic growth, and energy development. Perry promoted Texas as a business-friendly state, attracting numerous companies to relocate there.

In 2011, Perry sought the Republican nomination for President of the United States but eventually withdrew from the race. President Donald Trump appointed Perry as Secretary of Energy in 2017, where he championed American energy production, including oil and gas, nuclear power, and renewable energy.

While Perry's tenure as Energy Secretary focused on his energy policy initiatives, he also faced public scrutiny due to controversies surrounding a proposed nuclear waste storage facility in Nevada and his involvement in the Ukraine impeachment scandal. Perry stepped down from his role as Secretary of Energy in December 2019.

What I learned growing up on the farm was a way of life that

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.

And I think most people in this country want to see a presid

And I think most people in this country want to see a president that's got the courage to say we're going to cut the tax burden, and reduce the regulatory climate, and we're going to get Americans working.

Our citizens are tired of big government raising their taxes

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!

Being the Republican front-runner was three of the most exci

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.

Life

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inha

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy - they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator.

Life Quality

The most important thing for us is to save lives.

The most important thing for us is to save lives.

Life Generosity Help

Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, an

Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives.

Government

As Americans, we realize that there is no taxpayer money tha

As Americans, we realize that there is no taxpayer money that wasn't first earned through the sweat and toil of one of our citizens.

Money

Every life is precious.

Every life is precious.

Life

Obamacare has got everyone on edge. I mean, small business -

Obamacare has got everyone on edge. I mean, small business - men and women or big business are sitting out there saying we have no idea what this is going to cost, but we know it's going to cost us and cost us a lot.

Business

Our work is before us. It cannot be passed to future legisla

Our work is before us. It cannot be passed to future legislatures and must not be passed to future generations. May we boldly seize the moment with singular unity. And may we build a Texas of unlimited possibility.

Future

The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And

The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.

Forgiveness

Who can be against progress, after all? But it's a fraudulen

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.

Government

We know there is no such thing as freedom without the risk o

We know there is no such thing as freedom without the risk of failure.

Failure

But if you say that we should not educate children who have

But if you say that we should not educate children who have come into our state for no other reason than they've been brought there by no fault of their own, I don't think you have a heart. We need to be educating these children, because they will become a drag on our society.

Society

When the good lord calls you home, the government ought not

When the good lord calls you home, the government ought not come get your home.

Government

The foundation for future prosperity is built on the bedrock

The foundation for future prosperity is built on the bedrock of good jobs and great schools. We are building a strong foundation one job at a time and one educated Texan at a time.

Future

I hope I am the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses.

I hope I am the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses.

Hope

Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is

Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or 'the ability to vote with your feet.' If you don't support the death penalty and citizens packing a pistol - don't come to Texas. If you don't like medicinal marijuana and gay marriage, don't move to California.

Death

We believe in government involvement that leads to independe

We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care.

Government