Rick Perry

But it wasn't until I graduated from Texas A & M University and joined the United States Air Force, flying C-130's all around the globe, that I truly appreciated the blessings of freedom.

Spreading the wealth punishes success while setting America on course for a greater dependency on government.

The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.

And I think most people in this country want to see a president that's got the courage to say we're going to cut the tax burden, and reduce the regulatory climate, and we're going to get Americans working.

America needs jobs, smaller government, less spending and a president with the courage to offer more than yet another speech.

We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care.

Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or 'the ability to vote with your feet.' If you don't support the death penalty and citizens packing a pistol - don't come to Texas. If you don't like medicinal marijuana and gay marriage, don't move to California.

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

The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong.

We know there is no such thing as freedom without the risk of failure.

My hope is that that person will come forward that can win the presidency that we can all get behind.