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 Israel/Palestine...
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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
October 18, 2011 — Campaign Statements
“It’s time for us to have a…discussion about defunding the United Nations.”
Tagged as Israel/Palestine, Rick Perry
September 20, 2011 — Campaign Statements
“Obama has systematically undermined America’s relationship with Israel”
Tagged as Israel/Palestine, Rick Perry
September 20, 2011 — Campaign Statements
“The Palestinians must know their gambit comes with consequences”
Tagged as Israel/Palestine, Rick Perry
September 20, 2011 — Campaign Statements
“It was wrong…to suggest the 1967 borders should be the starting point for…negotiations”
Tagged as Israel/Palestine, Rick Perry
September 20, 2011 — Campaign Statements
“I am for Jerusalem being united under Israeli rule”
Tagged as Israel/Palestine, Rick Perry
September 20, 2011 — Campaign Statements
“Equal standing to…Israelis and Palestinians… is a very dangerous insult”
Tagged as Israel/Palestine, Rick Perry
January 01, 2011 — Campaign Statements
“Given the gathering threat posed by…Iran, now is the time to strengthen ties with Israel…”
Tagged as Israel/Palestine, Official Statements, Rick Perry
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