Quote by Rick Perry

I got all the respect in the world for the front-runners in this race, but ask yourself: If we replace a Democratic insider with a Republican insider, you think we're really going to change Washington, D.C.? You don't have to settle for Washington and Wall Street insiders who supported the Wall Street bailout and the Obamacare individual mandate.

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Summary

The quote highlights a skepticism towards the potential for true change in Washington, D.C. It questions the efficacy of replacing a Democrat with a Republican insider, suggesting that such a change may not bring about the desired overhaul. The speaker emphasizes the need to look beyond Washington and Wall Street insiders, who are seen as supporting the Wall Street bailout and the Obamacare individual mandate. In essence, the quote encourages individuals not to settle for candidates who are part of the existing political establishment and instead seek alternatives for genuine change.

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By Rick Perry

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