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2012 Presidential Candidates: Rick Perry

Official Campaign Website

Phone: (512) 463-1782

 

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 the Campaign Trail...

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

January 16, 2012 — Campaign Statements

“Americans want the border secure. The issue…is when are you going to get it done?”

Tagged as Immigration, Rick Perry

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 15, 2012 — Campaign Statements

“What’s been really disturbing to me is…this administration and their disdain for the military.”

Tagged as Afghanistan, Rick Perry, War on Terror

January 07, 2012 — Campaign Statements

“The biggest problem that America faces is a president that doesn’t understand the military.”

Tagged as American Exceptionalism, Rick Perry, War on Terror

January 07, 2012 — Campaign Statements

“I would send troops back into Iraq.”

Tagged as Iran, Iraq, Rick Perry

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Official Statements


"As president, Perry will substantially increase manpower, technology and fencing along the border to protect the American homeland and stop illegal immigration. This strategy has proven effective in Texas, where Gov. Perry has directed nearly $400 million in state tax dollars to do the federal government’s job of securing the border.

Perry will deploy thousands of National Guardsmen to the border until a sufficient number of border patrol agents can be hired and trained. He will order federal officials to expedite construction of strategic fencing, especially in high traffic areas where manpower alone is insufficient to do the job. And he will make greater use of unmanned aerial assets to gather reliable, real-time intelligence that law enforcement can immediately act upon."



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