Quotes by Rick Perry

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.

Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government.

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

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.

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

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.

It is through states that the American people get the job done every day, often in spite of a deeply flawed bureaucratic federal government.

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

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

When a criminal breaks into your home I'll let the liberals call the lawyer. I'm going to call Smith & Wesson.