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I'll work every day to try to make Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in your life as I can.

Rick Perry

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Rick Perry
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: March 4
Farmer
Governor Of Texas
Military Officer
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Texas
James Richard Perry
James Richard Rick Perry
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Just because you have a group of scientists who stood up and said here is the fact. Galileo got outvoted for a spell.
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The Obama administration is an affront to every freedom-loving American,and a threat to every private sector job in this country.
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When I make a vow to God, then I would suggest to you that's even stronger than a handshake in Texas.
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