Texas Gov. Rick Perry: It Is Time to Get America Working Again Posted on August 14th, 2011 WATERLOO, IOWA – Texas Gov. Rick Perry brought his presidential campaign to Iowa today, just one day after launching his bid for the presidency. Perry’s three-day visit takes him to Waterloo today; the State Fair in Des Moines on Monday, in addition to visits to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, and; stops in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Walcott on Tuesday.

“Because I have immense respect for the Iowa Caucuses, and the role you play in vetting the candidates for the rest of the nation, you can bet I will campaign in this state like my life depended upon it,” said Perry.

“It is time to get America working again. It is time for Americans to believe again – to believe that the promise of our future is far greater than even the best days of our past. It is time to believe again in the potential of private enterprise, set free from the shackles of an overbearing federal government. And it is time to truly restore our standing in the world and renew our faith in freedom as the best hope of peace in a world beset with strife.”
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Press Release: Statement by Gov. Rick Perry Posted on August 14th, 2011 “Tim Pawlenty is a good friend and colleague who I have worked closely with over the years, including visiting our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a governor, Tim stuck to conservative principles despite leading a blue state like Minnesota. He and Mary are true patriots who are committed to our country, and ran an honorable campaign that reflected their integrity. Gov. Pawlenty’s common-sense conservative voice will remain prominent and influential as we work to beat President Obama in 2012 and get America working again.”
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Text of Gov. Rick Perry’s Presidential Announcement Remarks Posted on August 13th, 2011 Howdy. Thank you, Erick (Erickson, editor of RedState). It is great to be at RedState. And I’ll tell you what, it’s even better to be governor of the largest red state in America.

It’s sure good to be back in the Palmetto State, in South Carolina. I enjoy coming to places where people elect folks like Nikki Haley, true conservatives. And also where they love the greatest fighting force on the face of the earth…the United States Military.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry: It Is Time to Get America Working Again Posted on August 13th, 2011 CHARLESTON, S.C. – Determined to get America working again, Texas Gov. Rick Perry today announced his candidacy for president of the United States of America while speaking to an overflow crowd at the RedState Gathering 2011. Perry was joined by his wife, Anita, and their adult children at the announcement.

“It is time to get America working again,” Gov. Rick Perry said. “That’s why, with the support of my family, and an unwavering belief in the goodness of America, I declare to you today my candidacy for President of the United States.”
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Rick Perry Announces his Candidacy for President and His Plan to Put America Back to Work Posted on August 13th, 2011 Live from the RedState Gathering in South Carolina, Texas Governor Rick Perry announces his candidacy for President of the United States and his plan to put America back to work.
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