2012 Presidential Candidates: Rick Perry

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Rick Perry is one of the longest continuously-serving American governors. He opposes federal abortion funding and supports the individual right to keep and bear arms. Perry supports imposing a no-fly zone over Syria and placing sanctions on the Iranian Central Bank. During his time as Texas governor, more than two hundred death penalties have been carried out. Perry supports strong border control and has also stated that it is heartless not to educate illegal immigrant children. He is also a strong supporter of the state of Israel. He has criticized President Obama for his “policy of appeasement” and for giving “equal standing” between the troubles Israelis and Palestinians in peace talks. Perry has rejected an isolationist policy and has expressed approval of the Arab Spring. Perry is also known for having a positive relationship with Muslim communities and supported educational curriculum about Islam in Texas schools.

 

On Iran...

All Issues | Arab Spring | Civil Liberties | Immigration | Islamophobia | Israel/Palestine | War On Terror

January 16, 2012 — Campaign Statements

“Go to zero with foreign aid for all of those countries.”

Tagged as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Rick Perry, War on Terror

January 07, 2012 — Campaign Statements

“I would send troops back into Iraq.”

Tagged as Iran, Iraq, Rick Perry

December 15, 2011 — Campaign Statements

“Venezuela has the largest Iranian embassy in the world there. We know what is going on.”

Tagged as Iran, Rick Perry, War on Terror

December 15, 2011 — Campaign Statements

“This administration has absolutely bungled…the most muddled foreign policy.”

Tagged as The Arab Spring, Iran, Rick Perry, War on Terror

January 01, 2011 — Campaign Statements

“We need to sanction the Iranian Central Bank…”

Tagged as Iran, Official Statements, Rick Perry, War on Terror


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