Rick Perry

Quotes

• “I count my time working for Dortch Oldham as one of the most important formative experiences of my life... There is nothing that tests your commitment to a goal like getting a few doors closed in your face. Mr. Oldham taught legions of young people to communicate quickly, clearly and with passion, a lesson that has served me well in my life since then.”
• “I think there's a lot of different scenarios. Texas is a unique place. When we came in the union in 1845, one of the issues was that we would be able to leave if we decided to do that. You know, my hope is that America and Washington in particular pays attention. We've got a great union. There is absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what may come out of that?”
• “We don't know what the event that has allowed for this massive oil to be released. And until we know that, I hope we don't see a knee-jerk reaction across this country that says we're going to shut down drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, because the cost to this country will be staggering.”
• “From time to time there are going to be things that occur that are acts of God that cannot be prevented.”
• “I am a firm believer in intelligent design as a matter of faith and intellect, and I believe it should be presented in schools alongside the theories of evolution.”
• “George W. Bush did a incredible job in the presidency, defending us from freedom.”

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Key facts

President

Donald Trump

Deputy

Dan Brouillette

Preceded by

Ernest Moniz

Succeeded by

Dan Brouillette

Lieutenant

Bill Ratliff , David Dewhurst

Governor

George W. Bush

Born

James Richard Perry , ( 1950-03-04 ) March 4, 1950 (age 76) , Haskell, Texas , U.S.

Party

Democratic (before 1989), Republican (1989–present)

Spouse

Anita Thigpen ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1982 ) ​

Education

Texas A&M University ( BS )

Allegiance

United States

Branch service

United States Air Force

Years of service

1972–1977

Rank

Captain

Unit

772nd Tactical Airlift Squadron

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Wikidata facts

Official website

rickperry.org

Image

Rick Perry official portrait.jpg

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