Rick Perry

You see, as Americans we're not defined by class, and we will never be told our place. What makes our nation exceptional is that anyone, from any background, can climb the highest of heights.

Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment!

We have the power to make things new again. To project American strength again, to get our economy going again.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Continuity is at the heart of conservatism: ecology serves that heart.

The only way to become authentically powerful is to create authentic power. You cannot wish, want, or command authentic power into your life, although you can try.