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I grew up in a house with no running water, 16 miles from the closest place that had a post office. I had a very parochial view of the world.

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Rick Perry
Age: 74
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Born: March 4
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The idea that you're going have zero people crossing the border is unrealistic. But today we know that's not the case. Today we know we've got a porous border and people are coming in, and we don't know who they are. So secure the border then we can have a conversation about it.
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Government that is open and honest will always be able to withstand the light of day.
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I'll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can.
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