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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
Born: 1950
Born: March 4
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I stand before you today as a disciplined conservative Texan, a committed Republican and a proud American, united with you to restoring our nation and revive the American dream.
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